Tag: "san francisco"
The Science of Nudity: The Skinny on Showing Skin
News flash – as of February 1st, 2013 – public nudity is illegal in San Francisco. But well before the law went into effect, it generated a tremendous amount of debate.
Post on Feb 22, 2013 by Peter Lollo from KQED Science
Getting Back on a Bike: Exploring San Francisco on Two Wheels
I spent a sunny Wednesday cruising through the city alongside a great San Francisco native on a bike tour facilitated by Streets of San Francisco (SoSF) – which is not anywhere near a normal activity for me.
Post on Jul 19, 2012 by Cat from QUEST Northern California
Affinity for Stone: The Public Art of Ruth Asawa
Stone is more than the plaything of geologists. Each of us sees it in special ways. Take a look at stone in two masterworks by San Francisco artist Ruth Asawa.
Post on Oct 27, 2011 by Andrew Alden from QUEST Northern California
Geological Outings Around the Bay: The Great Slickenside of Corona Heights
Everyone loves San Francisco, but geologists love it for reasons others don't, such as its gigantic slickenside.
Post on Jul 07, 2011 by Andrew Alden
Change.org Asks Developers to "Hack for Change"
Do you have the next big idea to transform the world? Join Hack for Change and bring your dream to reality.
Post on May 31, 2011 by Laura Khalil
Producer's Notes: Science on the SPOT: Watching the Tides
A little white shack with the red roof along Crissy Field holds a lot of history and houses vitally important scientific instruments.
Post on Dec 10, 2010 by Chris Bauer
Sand Waves and the Golden Gate
Mapping of the underwater topography (called bathymetry) reveals landscapes fundamental to understanding the Bay Area's unique geology. The Golden Gate strait connects the San Francisco Bay to the open Pacific Ocean and is only one mile across.
Post on Oct 14, 2010 by Brian Romans
Landfill and Liquefaction
Although it may not be obvious at first glance, the bay side of San Francisco is largely artificial.
Post on Sep 30, 2010 by Brian Romans
Producer's Notes: DIY Fog at The Exploratorium
Ever wonder how advection fog is produced? Learn how from The Exploratorium.
Post on Jul 29, 2010 by Jenny Oh
Producer's Notes: Science of Fog
While foggy days aren't ideal for a summertime picnics, coastal fog does benefit the ecology of the Bay Area.
Post on Jul 20, 2010 by Jenny Oh
Solar Heats Up in S.F.
The solar industry has descended on the Moscone Center in downtown San Francisco this week. QUEST Senior Radio Editor Andrea Kissack reports from the Intersolar North America Conference and Expo.
Post on Jul 13, 2010 by Andrea Kissack
New original science video series from QUEST: Science on the SPOT
QUEST is pleased to announce a new original science video series, Science on the SPOT. Science on the SPOT goes behind the scenes at local San Francisco Bay Area labs, follows breaking discoveries, and gets you special access to obscure science locations and collections.
Post on Apr 07, 2010 by Craig Rosa
Film Premiere: Saving the Bay
The first two episodes of "Saving the Bay" premiere on KQED Channel 9 on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 8pm. Click here to find additional air times/dates and to find out what else "Saving the Bay" has to offer.
Post on Oct 08, 2009 by Phaela Peck
Science Event Pick: Golden Gate Raptor Observatory’s 25th Anniversary
In celebration of the 25th anniversary, there are a veritable flock of interactive events and talks scheduled over the next month.
Post on Sep 10, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Science Event Pick: The Long Quest for Health Care Reform
There are health systems around the country that actually have costs that are as much as 20 percent or 30 percent lower than the national average and have higher quality. What is it that they are doing differently from other systems?
Post on Aug 24, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Science Event Picks: The Low Carbon Diet, August 9 and 10
Most Americans have room to cut their carbon *food*print by 25%. Not easily done, but luckily we have help in the Bay Area. Check out these 2 upcoming events.
Post on Aug 06, 2009 by Kishore Hari
Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite!
A bed bug infestation in my apartment led to some careful internet research.
Post on Jul 22, 2009 by Cat
Bay Bridge Rising
Bay Bridge construction and engineering brought to life by the award winning website baybridge360.
Post on Jul 09, 2009 by Dan Gillick
Calling all Psocoptera! Science Book Clubs in the Bay Area
Lively discussion and science books, it's a good combination.
Post on May 22, 2009 by Kishore Hari
When a Cosmo's More Than a Cocktail: Yuri's Night at Cal Academy
208 parties in 46 countries on eight continents celebrated Yuri Alexyevich Gagarin between April 6 and 12th of this year. Who is Yuri and why does he deserve such accolades?
Post on Apr 15, 2009 by Cat
