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Oysters, Snails and a Wall That Protects Against Climate Change — 1 Tile at a Time
To prepare for sea level rise, scientists installed textured tiles on San Francisco’s seawall to see what material best attracts marine life and boosts biodiversity.
With New 'Razor Blade Throat' Nimbus Variant, Bay Area COVID Levels Now Higher Than Winter Peak
An antigen test to detect COVID-19 for self-testing is on a red FFP-2 mask.
Getting Sneezier? Blame Climate Change for Making Fungal Allergy Season Longer
The 4 Most Ruthless Ants We’ve Ever Filmed
How Will Trump’s Mega Bill Impact Health Care in California?
As Fires, Floods Rage, California’s Push to Make Big Oil Pay Stalls — For Now
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Getting Sneezier? Blame Climate Change for Making Fungal Allergy Season Longer
Oysters, Snails and a Wall That Protects Against Climate Change — 1 Tile at a Time
California Could Flood Like Texas. But Thunderstorms Likely Won’t Be to Blame
Getting Sneezier? Blame Climate Change for Making Fungal Allergy Season Longer
He Relentlessly Drove 30,000 Miles, Asking One Question: ‘Do You Want Help?’
How Will Trump’s Mega Bill Impact Health Care in California?
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Getting Sneezier? Blame Climate Change for Making Fungal Allergy Season Longer

Fungal spores, a significant but often overlooked allergy, are now appearing earlier in the year due to climate change. New research suggests that the season has shifted by nearly a month in some parts of California, with significant implications for health and ecosystems.

Oysters, Snails and a Wall That Protects Against Climate Change — 1 Tile at a Time

To prepare for sea level rise, scientists installed textured tiles on San Francisco’s seawall to see what material best attracts marine life and boosts biodiversity.

The 4 Most Ruthless Ants We’ve Ever Filmed

Fire ants bite and sting! They also use their own young to build a terrifying raft during floods. Kidnapper ants steal other ants’ babies. Honeypot ants turn their sisters into living jugs of nectar. And Argentine ants trade bodyguard services for strings of sugary candy.

He Relentlessly Drove 30,000 Miles, Asking One Question: ‘Do You Want Help?’

In Orange County, where the local CARE Court refuses to force people with psychosis into treatment, one social worker drove 30,000 miles last year searching for unhoused clients with schizophrenia — asking if they want help, again and again and again.

How Will Trump’s Mega Bill Impact Health Care in California?

Trump’s sweeping plan slashes Medicaid and food aid, putting millions of Californians at risk — especially low-income residents, undocumented immigrants and rural communities.

As Fires, Floods Rage, California’s Push to Make Big Oil Pay Stalls — For Now

A bill that would have required oil and gas companies to pay for climate damages stalled amid heavy lobbying and a tough legislative year, but supporters vowed to bring it back.

Crowds Line Up to See — and Smell — Corpse Flower ‘Chanel’ in SF

People have described the smell of a corpse flower bloom as rotting flesh. A KQED reporter found that description to be spot on.