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What’s your Best Defense of California?
Half of Americans think California is in decline, and almost half of Republicans think it’s “not really America,” according to a poll this year from …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Legacy of U.S. Navy Radiation Experiments in Hunters Point
On the site of what is poised to be a massive housing development in Hunters Point, the U.S. Navy conducted radiation experiments on troops, lab pers…
1 year, 4 months ago
UC Davis Coffee Researchers on the Science Behind a Perfect Cup of Coffee
UC Davis is known as one of the best schools to study winemaking. And now it’s becoming a magnet for faculty and students drawn to the study of coffe…
1 year, 4 months ago
Wintersongs From the Vocal Ensemble Kitka, Live in Studio
For 45 years, the Bay Area’s vocal ensemble Kitka has entranced audiences with their complex harmonies, breathtaking vocal techniques and vast repert…
1 year, 4 months ago
What Pete Hegseth’s Resurrected Bid for Defense Secretary Signals
After president-elect Donald Trump announced his plans to nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, Senate confirmation seemed unlike…
1 year, 4 months ago
Stephen Dubner on 20 years of Freakonomics
Why are humans so bad at predicting the future? What exactly is college for? And does expensive wine really taste better? Those are among the many qu…
1 year, 4 months ago
Want to Learn to Play a Musical Instrument?
Learning to play piano, saxophone or cello can be intimidating at any age, but adult learners face special challenges such as the time and financial …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Songs and Albums You Played On Repeat in 2024
This past year, the Bay Area’s local music scene continued to cultivate artists as eclectic as our region. KQED Art’s list of the best Bay Area album…
1 year, 4 months ago
California Offers Long-Awaited Cash Incentives for E-Bikes
Some California residents could soon be eligible for an e-bike voucher worth up to $2000. State officials say the program will cut pollution and help…
1 year, 5 months ago
A Guide to Gift Giving This Holiday Season
If buying presents is your kryptonite, the plethora of gift guides that have likely hit your inbox may be the answer. This season, it seems like ever…
1 year, 5 months ago