Tag: "san jose"
Producer's Notes – Science on the SPOT: Lupe the Mammoth Comes to Life
UC Museum of Paleontology graduate student Kaitlin Maguire describes her behind-the-scenes experiences working to bring a mammoth exhibit to life at the Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose.
Post on Jun 01, 2011 by Jenny Oh
Geological Outings Around the Bay: Alum Rock Park
A hundred years ago Alum Rock Park was a big health spa, with a rail line direct from downtown to the warm mineral springs. Today the springs still run among the upturned rocks between the Hayward and Calaveras faults.
Post on Apr 07, 2011 by Andrew Alden
Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf Star at San Jose Electric Car Convention
After years of stops and starts, electric cars and plug-in hybrids are on the cusp of a new era of mainstream acceptance, starting this year.
Post on Jul 28, 2010 by Sheraz Sadiq
Producer's Notes: California's Water Future
Could the future of potable water in California be in recycling wastewater? The Orange County Water District thinks so. In February of this year it opened its advanced water treatment plant, which produces 50 million gallons of potable water per day. It took them 13 years to finish the project. They spent a lot of [...]
Post on Jul 14, 2008 by Gabriela Quirós
Falcon Fascination Update
Clara soars over San Jose. Credit: Evet Loewen.The remarkable Peregrine Falcons of the Bay Area are making news again. Last year, we followed Jose and Clara, a mating pair that settled directly on San Jose City Hall. Thanks to the efforts of the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group, a webcam was set up to [...]
Post on Mar 25, 2008 by Lauren Sommer
It's Not Easy Going Green
Image source: Michael PatrickMany Bay Area cities are trying to clean up their acts by putting in place new green initiatives. But from San Jose to Berkeley, some city leaders are finding out it's not always so easy to turn over a new leaf. QUEST looks at the challenges municipalities face with budget constraints, legal [...]
Post on Mar 13, 2008 by Andrea Kissack
The Tech Museum's Tech Challenge goes global
Guest blogger Lisa Croel of The Tech Museum in San Jose, CA sits in for Dr. Barry Starr this week. I remember loving science class as a kid. The paper-maché messes, the bubbling baking soda, all of the wonderful experiments… I loved it all. Now, many grammar school kids are lucky to get 15 minutes [...]
Post on Feb 18, 2008 by Dr. Barry Starr
