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KQED quest@kqed.org http://www.kqed.org/assets/img/video-audio/logo-quest-tv-podcast-75x75.jpghttp://www.kqed.org/quest No KQED,QUEST,PBS,science,astronomy,biology,chemistry,engineering,environment,geology,health,physics KQED Clean power is heating up in the hills just north of Sonoma wine country Solar and wind power may get the headlines when it comes to renewable energy. But another type of clean power is heating up in the hills just north of Sonoma wine country. Geothermal power uses heat from deep inside the Earth to generate electricity. The Geysers, the world's largest power-producing geothermal field, has been providing electricity for roughly 850,000 Northern California households, and is set to expand even further. Solar and wind power may get the headlines when it comes to renewable energy. But another type of clean power is heating up in the hills just north of Sonoma wine country. Geothermal power uses heat from deep inside the Earth to generate electricity. The Geysers, the world's largest power-producing geothermal field, has been providing electricity for roughly 850,000 Northern California households, and is set to expand even further. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/geothermal-heats-up2 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/geothermal-heats-up2 38.736843 -122.662212 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:30:00 PST 10:41 kqed, pbs, alternative energy, sonoma, steam, Geology, geothermal, KQED, QUEST, Science, USGS http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/11/18/producers-notes-geothermal-heats-up/ KQED John Albers-Mead describes visiting the tide pools as "a treasure hunt that changes by the minute." Foster City photographer and naturalist John Albers-Mead describes visiting the tide pools near Half Moon Bay as "a treasure hunt that changes by the minute." QUEST joins Albers-Mead on Moss Beach at low tide as he captures these sometimes-sunken treasures with his digital camera. Foster City photographer and naturalist John Albers-Mead describes visiting the tide pools near Half Moon Bay as "a treasure hunt that changes by the minute." QUEST joins Albers-Mead on Moss Beach at low tide as he captures these sometimes-sunken treasures with his digital camera. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/your-photos-on-quest-john-albersmead http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/your-photos-on-quest-john-albersmead 37.518454 -122.51358 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:48 flickr, intertidal, KQED, photo, photography, QUEST, Science, tidepool, your photos on quest, YPOQ http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/11/18/your-photos-on-quest-john-albers-mead/ KQED Our canine friends are joining the fight against cancer Humans and dogs have been partners for thousands of years. Now our canine friends are joining the fight against cancer. Researchers are training dogs to to smell cancer in the breath samples of human patients. And by studying cancers in dogs, we may discover new treatments for cancer in human and canine cancer patients. Humans and dogs have been partners for thousands of years. Now our canine friends are joining the fight against cancer. Researchers are training dogs to to smell cancer in the breath samples of human patients. And by studying cancers in dogs, we may discover new treatments for cancer in human and canine cancer patients. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/fido-fights-cancer http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/fido-fights-cancer 37.973798 -122.563047 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:30:00 PST 9:28 kqed, pbs, quest, cancer, disease, dogs, pets, medicine, health, animals http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/11/25/producers-notes-fido-fights-cancer/ KQED QUEST visits a local battery laboratory and investigates the odds of a breakthrough. If you're looking to buy an all-electric car you can drive on the freeway, your options are limited. $100,000 will buy you an electric sports car from Tesla. But an affordable all-electric vehicle remains elusive, due to the difficulty in making a battery that is powerful, long-lasting, and cheap. QUEST visits a local battery laboratory and investigates the odds of a breakthrough. If you're looking to buy an all-electric car you can drive on the freeway, your options are limited. $100,000 will buy you an electric sports car from Tesla. But an affordable all-electric vehicle remains elusive, due to the difficulty in making a battery that is powerful, long-lasting, and cheap. QUEST visits a local battery laboratory and investigates the odds of a breakthrough. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/waiting-for-the-electric-car http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/waiting-for-the-electric-car 37.496737 -122.245323 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:30:00 PST 11:45 kqed, pbs, quest, electric car, electricity, ecology, green, environment, battery, car, auto, science, hybrid, plug-in http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/11/25/producers-notes-waiting-for-the-electric-car/ KQED What happens when something explodes? What happens when something explodes? Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are now getting a first glimpse of the microscopic properties of an explosion. What happens when something explodes? Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are now getting a first glimpse of the microscopic properties of an explosion. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/inside-an-explosion2 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/inside-an-explosion2 37.679802 -121.709211 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:19 kqed, pbs, quest, explosion, llnl, livermore, california, reaction, science, physics http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/11/25/producers-notes-inside-an-explosion KQED Take a trip to a time when the San Francisco Bay was just a riverbed, 20,000 to 10,000 years ago. Imagine a vast grassy plain covered with massive herds of elephants, bison and camels stretching as far as the eye can see. Lions, tigers, wolves and later, humans, hunt the herds on their summer migration. Where is this? This was the Bay Area during the close of the last Ice Age. Take a trip to a time when the San Francisco Bay was just a riverbed, 20,000 to 10,000 years ago. Imagine a vast grassy plain covered with massive herds of elephants, bison and camels stretching as far as the eye can see. Lions, tigers, wolves and later, humans, hunt the herds on their summer migration. Where is this? This was the Bay Area during the close of the last Ice Age. Take a trip to a time when the San Francisco Bay was just a riverbed, 20,000 to 10,000 years ago. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/ice-age-bay-area2 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/ice-age-bay-area2 38.429272 -123.115844 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:30:00 PST 11:16 kqed, pbs, quest, fossils, paleontology, mammoth, wooly mammoth, biology, science http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/11/10/producers-notes-ice-age-bay-area KQED Meet the Bay Area's eclipse chasers - adventurers who travel the world to witness and document solar eclipses. Meet the Bay Area's eclipse chasers - adventurers who travel the world to witness and document solar eclipses. In these rare moments, the moon covers the sun for a few minutes, leaving only its fiery atmosphere visible. Watch the China 2008 eclipse and learn about an invention that helped researchers photograph the sun's atmosphere in breathtaking detail. Meet the Bay Area's eclipse chasers - adventurers who travel the world to witness and document solar eclipses. In these rare moments, the moon covers the sun for a few minutes, leaving only its fiery atmosphere visible. Watch the China 2008 eclipse and learn about an invention that helped researchers photograph the sun's atmosphere in breathtaking detail. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/eclipse-chasers http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/eclipse-chasers 37.804206 -122.448181 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:30:00 PST 9:56 kqed, pbs, quest, astronomy, eclipse, solar eclipse, telescopes, science http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/11/10/producers-notes-eclipse-chasers KQED See a demo of the principles of fission and the basics of a nuclear explosion -- using super balls! As a physics professor at UC Berkeley, Richard Muller considers what his students would need to know -- if one were elected president. In today's lesson, he demonstrates the principles of fission and the basics of a nuclear explosion -- using super balls! As a physics professor at UC Berkeley, Richard Muller considers what his students would need to know -- if one were elected president. In today's lesson, he demonstrates the principles of fission and the basics of a nuclear explosion -- using super balls! http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/super-ball-fission http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/super-ball-fission 37.872578 -122.260392 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:19 kqed, pbs, quest, physics, fission, fusion, demo, science, explosion, bomb, nuclear energy KQED HALF-HOUR QUEST SPECIAL. How bad is the problem? And what are schools and informal science education organizations doing to fill the gap? California ranks second-lowest in the U.S. in fourth and eighth grade science achievement, according to a recent study. Since a large part of California's economy is devoted to technology, it is vital that California get its students up to speed. How bad is the problem? And what are schools and informal science education organizations doing to fill the gap? California ranks second-lowest in the U.S. in fourth and eighth grade science achievement, according to a recent study. Since a large part of California's economy is devoted to technology, it is vital that California get its students up to speed. How bad is the problem? And what are schools and informal science education organizations doing to fill the gap? http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/under-the-microscope-science-struggles-in-schools http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/under-the-microscope-science-struggles-in-schools 37.769712 -122.250817 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:30:00 PST 25:40 kqed, pbs, quest, science, education, schools, teachers, california http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/10/21/5-things-you-can-do-to-help-science-education-in-the-bay-area/ KQED Scientists are designing life-saving milli-robots modeled on the way cockroaches run, and adhesives based on the amazing design of a geckos foot. For hundreds of years, scientists have been poaching design ideas from structures in nature. Now, biologists and engineers at UC Berkeley are working together to design a broad range of new products, such as life-saving milli-robots modeled on the way cockroaches run and adhesives based on the amazing design of a geckos foot. QUEST visits their labs to find out what's so special about these crawling and scaling animals. For hundreds of years, scientists have been poaching design ideas from structures in nature. Now, biologists and engineers at UC Berkeley are working together to design a broad range of new products, such as life-saving milli-robots modeled on the way cockroaches run and adhesives based on the amazing design of a geckos foot. QUEST visits their labs to find out what's so special about these crawling and scaling animals. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/bioinspiration-nature-as-muse http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/bioinspiration-nature-as-muse 37.871754 -122.26076 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:30:00 PST 11:20 kqed, pbs, quest, design, biomimicry, bio-inspiration, ai, robots, gecko, biology, science, engineering http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/10/21/producers-notes-for-bio-inspiration-nature-as-muse KQED Declines in fish species have led California to create large protected ocean areas, or "no fishing zones." The waters off the coast of California are some of the richest in the world. But declines in fish species have led state leaders to begin creating large protected areas, or "no fishing zones," similar to wilderness areas on land. Although controversial with some fishing groups, the idea is to protect entire ecosystems instead of single species. The hope is that a statewide network may help bring back fish, birds and marine mammals that are currently on the brink. The waters off the coast of California are some of the richest in the world. But declines in fish species have led state leaders to begin creating large protected areas, or "no fishing zones," similar to wilderness areas on land. Although controversial with some fishing groups, the idea is to protect entire ecosystems instead of single species. The hope is that a statewide network may help bring back fish, birds and marine mammals that are currently on the brink. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/underwater-wilderness-creating-marine-protected-areas http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/underwater-wilderness-creating-marine-protected-areas 36.609058 -121.893622 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:30:00 PST 10:00 kqed, quest, pbs, tv, science, mpa, ocean, marine protected areas, fisheries, fish, conservation, california http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/10/21/producers-notes-for-underwater-wilderness-creating-marine-protected-areas/ KQED This week we'll show you how to make a tabletop linear accelerator QUEST teams up with Make Magazine to construct the latest must have, do-it-yourself device hacks and science projects. This week we'll show you how to make a tabletop linear accelerator that demonstrates the finer points of kinetic energy by shooting a steel ball. QUEST teams up with Make Magazine to construct the latest must have, do-it-yourself device hacks and science projects. This week we'll show you how to make a tabletop linear accelerator that demonstrates the finer points of kinetic energy by shooting a steel ball. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/make-it-at-home-tabletop-linear-accelerator http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/make-it-at-home-tabletop-linear-accelerator 38.41087 -122.84148 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:15 Engineering, gauss rifle, magnets, kinetic energy, KQED, linear accelerator, MAKE Magazine, pbs, Physics, QUEST http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/10/21/producers-notes-for-make-at-home-tabletop-linear-accelerator/ KQED Hop aboard to learn about the science behind high-speed rail travel and the obstacles that lie in its path in California In this QUEST Web exclusive, we update a story we did last year on a plan to bring high-speed rail to California as voters head to the ballot boxes to decide the fate of Proposition 1A. Hop aboard to learn about the science behind high-speed rail travel and the obstacles that lie in its path. In this QUEST Web exclusive, we update a story we did last year on a plan to bring high-speed rail to California as voters head to the ballot boxes to decide the fate of Proposition 1A. Hop aboard to learn about the science behind high-speed rail travel and the obstacles that lie in its path. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/highspeed-rail-on-the-ballot http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/highspeed-rail-on-the-ballot 38.57839 -121.495415 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:30:00 PST 9:47 kqed, pbs, science, hiv, trains, hsr, high speed rail, railroad, california, proposition 1a, rail KQED AIDS remains a serious public health crisis among low-income African-Americans, particularly women Over the past 15 years, the number of people who die of AIDS each year in the United States has dropped by 70 percent. But AIDS remains a serious public health crisis among low-income African-Americans, particularly women. And in sub-Saharan Africa, the virus killed more than 1.6 million people in 2007. QUEST meets two Bay Area research groups studying innovative approaches that could lead to new treatments and possibly a cure. Over the past 15 years, the number of people who die of AIDS each year in the United States has dropped by 70 percent. But AIDS remains a serious public health crisis among low-income African-Americans, particularly women. And in sub-Saharan Africa, the virus killed more than 1.6 million people in 2007. QUEST meets two Bay Area research groups studying innovative approaches that could lead to new treatments and possibly a cure. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/hiv-research-beyond-the-vaccine http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/hiv-research-beyond-the-vaccine 37.763803 -122.458369 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:30:00 PST 11:03 kqed, pbs, science, hiv, AIDS, african american, africa, virus, cure, treatment http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/reporters-notes-for-hiv-research-beyond-the-vaccine KQED Will machines like robots ever match -- or perhaps even exceed -- the capabilities of the human brain? Though computers have gotten faster, smaller and more versatile, it's still a big challenge to get them to demonstrate intelligent behaviors. Will machines like robots ever match -- or perhaps even exceed -- the capabilities of the human brain? QUEST meets a robot that in ten years time could take care of tasks around the house that most of us would rather not do. Though computers have gotten faster, smaller and more versatile, it's still a big challenge to get them to demonstrate intelligent behaviors. Will machines like robots ever match -- or perhaps even exceed -- the capabilities of the human brain? QUEST meets a robot that in ten years time could take care of tasks around the house that most of us would rather not do. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/can-robots-learn http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/can-robots-learn 37.428902 -122.169263 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:30:00 PST 10:10 kqed, pbs, science, ai, artifical intelligence, robots, engineering, biology http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/10/14/producers-notes-can-robots-learn/ KQED Quest visits the Oakland Zoo to meet their Malayan and Island Flying Foxes Flying Foxes are a type of fruit bat - they subsist mainly from fruit juice which they obtain by squeezing pieces of the fruit pulp in their mouths. Quest visits the Oakland Zoo to meet their Malayan and Island Flying Foxes and find out more about these fascinating and charismatic critters. Flying Foxes are a type of fruit bat - they subsist mainly off fruit juice which they obtain by squeezing pieces of the fruit pulp in their mouths. Quest visits the Oakland Zoo to meet their Malayan and Island Flying Foxes and find out more about these fascinating and charismatic critters. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/cool-critters-fruit-bats http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/cool-critters-fruit-bats 37.7772 -122.166595 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:15 kqed, pbs, science, bats, fruit bats, flying foxes, mammals, oakland zoo, oakland http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/10/14/reporters-notes-for-cool-critters-fruit-bats/ KQED Geologists and community members are working to prepare for what may be the next big one October 21st will mark the 140th Anniversary of the 1868 Hayward Earthquake. Geologists say that's important because major earthquakes happen on the Hayward fault every 140 years on average. With much of the East Bay on or near the fault, geologists and community members are working to prepare for what may be the next big one. October 21st will mark the 140th Anniversary of the 1868 Hayward Earthquake. Geologists say that's important because major earthquakes happen on the Hayward fault every 140 years on average. With much of the East Bay on or near the fault, geologists and community members are working to prepare for what may be the next big one. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/the-hayward-fault-predictable-peril http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/the-hayward-fault-predictable-peril 37.870945 -122.250706 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:30:00 PST 11:42 kqed, pbs, science, earthquake, hayward fault, california, geology, quake, disaster http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/09/30/producers-notes-the-hayward-fault-predictable-peril KQED The physics of sailing still present some mysteries to modern sailors Northern California has a storied, 500-year history of sailing. But despite this rich heritage, scientists and boat designers continue to learn more each day about what makes a sail boat move. Contrary to what you might expect, the physics of sailing still present some mysteries to modern sailors. Northern California has a storied, 500-year history of sailing. But despite this rich heritage, scientists and boat designers continue to learn more each day about what makes a sail boat move. Contrary to what you might expect, the physics of sailing still present some mysteries to modern sailors. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/the-physics-of-sailing http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/the-physics-of-sailing 37.866763 -122.495147 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:30:00 PST 9:31 kqed, pbs, science, sailing, boats, ocean, water, physics http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/09/30/producers-notes-physics-of-sailing/ KQED Join QUEST in our latest photography feature about viewers like you who love documenting science, environment and nature here in the Bay Area. Join QUEST in our latest photography feature about viewers like you who love documenting science, environment and nature here in the Bay Area. Meet architect and photographer Cris Benton. To document the rich colors of the south San Francisco Bay's salt ponds, he places his camera in a very unique position: hoisted up in the air on a kite. Join QUEST in our latest photography feature about viewers like you who love documenting science, environment and nature here in the Bay Area. Meet architect and photographer Cris Benton. To document the rich colors of the south San Francisco Bay's salt ponds, he places his camera in a very unique position: hoisted up in the air on a kite. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/your-photos-on-quest-cris-benton http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/your-photos-on-quest-cris-benton 37.45707 -122.008151 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:00 kqed, pbs, science, photography, photos, san francisco bay, wetlands, ecology http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/06/23/cameras-that-float-through-the-air/ KQED Northern California autism researchers are studying everything from saliva samples to carpet dust in hopes of cracking the mystery. In California today, 37,000 people, mostly children, receive treatment for the most severe form of autism. This is a sevenfold increase from 15 years ago, prompting officials to call the situation a public health crisis. QUEST takes an intimate look at Northern California autism researchers as they study everything from saliva samples to carpet dust in hopes of cracking the mystery. In California today, 37,000 people, mostly children, receive treatment for the most severe form of autism. This is a sevenfold increase from 15 years ago, prompting officials to call the situation a public health crisis. QUEST takes an intimate look at Northern California autism researchers as they study everything from saliva samples to carpet dust in hopes of cracking the mystery. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/autism-searching-for-causes http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/autism-searching-for-causes 37.227719 -121.77756 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:30:00 PST 12:01 kqed, pbs, science, autism, health, autism spectrum disorder, vaccines, genetics, environment, pollution http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/08/19/producers-notes-autism-searching-for-causes KQED Cal Academy's new building will showcase one of the greatest scientific institutions in the country. A great migration is taking place as the California Academy of Sciences moves from its temporary home in downtown San Francisco to its new green building in Golden Gate Park. Join QUEST inside as Cal Academy scientists move live penguins, sharks, eels and millions of other scientific specimens. In the process, we'll see how this new building will showcase one of the greatest scientific institutions in the country. A great migration is taking place as the California Academy of Sciences moves from its temporary home in downtown San Francisco to its new green building in Golden Gate Park. Join QUEST inside as Cal Academy scientists move live penguins, sharks, eels and millions of other scientific specimens. In the process, we'll see how this new building will showcase one of the greatest scientific institutions in the country. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/cal-academy-comes-to-life http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/cal-academy-comes-to-life 37.770008 -122.46649 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:30:00 PST 10:40 kqed, pbs, science, san francisco, calacademy, california academy of sciences, spencer michaels http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/08/19/producers-notes-cal-academy-comes-to-life/ KQED How much water does it take to produce a steak? How much water does it take to produce a steak? How much water does a leaky toilet waste? Test your water knowledge in this quiz. How much water does it take to produce a steak? How much water does a leaky toilet waste? Test your water knowledge in this quiz. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/quest-quiz-water http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/quest-quiz-water 37.762611 -122.409719 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:00 kqed, pbs, science, water, quiz, conservation, waste, environment, resources http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/08/19/quest-quiz-water/ KQED More than 70 retired military ships are anchored northeast of San Francisco in Suisun Bay. More than 70 retired military ships are anchored northeast of San Francisco in Suisun Bay. Most of them have been there for decades and are leaching toxic substances into the water. While a few have historic value, the rest are in line for scrapping - a process that environmentalists hope to speed up with a new lawsuit. More than 70 retired military ships are anchored northeast of San Francisco in Suisun Bay. Most of them have been there for decades and are leaching toxic substances into the water. While a few have historic value, the rest are in line for scrapping - a process that environmentalists hope to speed up with a new lawsuit. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/ghost-fleet http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/ghost-fleet 38.077398 -122.097694 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:30:00 PST 12:01 kqed, pbs, science, pollution, heavy metals, MARAD, Mothball Fleet, NRDC, san francisco bay, scamping, ship recycling, ships, Suisun Bay, toxics, TV, water, World War II, WWII http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/08/12/producer39s-notes58-ghost-fleet KQED Environmental and health concerns are mounting about exposure to nanomaterials At 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair, you can't see nanoparticles, but you can find them in everyday products like sunscreen and clothing. But environmental and health concerns are mounting about exposure to nanomaterials, sparking a growing debate about their possible regulation. At 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair, you can't see nanoparticles, but you can find them in everyday products like sunscreen and clothing. But environmental and health concerns are mounting about exposure to nanomaterials, sparking a growing debate about their possible regulation. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/macro-concerns-in-a-nano-world http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/macro-concerns-in-a-nano-world 37.781 -122.239 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:30:00 PST 9:25 kqed, pbs, science, nano, nanotech, quest, Nano-Tex, nanogold, nanomaterials, nanoparticles, nanosilver, nanotechnology, UC Davis http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/08/12/producers-notes-macro-concerns-in-a-nano-world/ KQED Hyenas are mostly scavengers, right? Wrong! Hyenas are mostly scavengers, right? Wrong! Spotted Hyenas are extremely good hunters, and they can hunt alone or in a pack. Find out more interesting facts about the Spotted Hyena when QUEST visits with Oakland Zoo Keeper Lorraine Levy. Hyenas are mostly scavengers, right? Wrong! Spotted Hyenas are extremely good hunters, and they can hunt alone or in a pack. Find out more interesting facts about the Spotted Hyena when QUEST visits with Oakland Zoo Keeper Lorraine Levy. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/cool-critters-hyenas http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/cool-critters-hyenas 37.7772 -122.166595 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:22 Biology, hyenas, kqedquest, kqed, oakland zoo, TV, pbs http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/08/12/producers-notes-cool-critters-hyenas/ KQED Athletes are racing to get the most out of the human body and are using new technology to do it. But there is a dark side. Athletes are racing to get the most out of the human body and are using new technology to do it. But there is a dark side. Anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs have been injected into the mix. But how do they really work? And can new technology catch the cheaters? Athletes are racing to get the most out of the human body and are using new technology to do it. But there is a dark side. Anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs have been injected into the mix. But how do they really work? And can new technology catch the cheaters? http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/science-flexes-its-muscles http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/science-flexes-its-muscles 37.348596 -121.882954 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:30:00 PST 10:31 anabolic steroids, beijing olympics, doping, EPO, gas chromatography, Health, HGH, KQED, kqedquest, liquid chromatography, muscles, olympics, pbs, sports http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/07/29/producers-notes-science-flexes-its-muscles/ KQED For herpetologist Robert Drewes, studying frogs has been a lifelong affair. Find out why he does science. Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are pioneering a new way to recover 100-year-old recordings. Found on fragile wax cylinders and early lacquer records, the sounds reveal a rich acoustic heritage, including languages long lost. Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are pioneering a new way to recover 100-year-old recordings. Found on fragile wax cylinders and early lacquer records, the sounds reveal a rich acoustic heritage, including languages long lost. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/how-edison-got-his-groove-back http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/how-edison-got-his-groove-back 37.865903 -122.258285 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:30:00 PST 10:38 audio, edison, KQED, kqedquest, languages, lbnl, library of congress, music, pbs, Physics, recording, sound, TV, ucsb, wax cylinders http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/07/29/producers-notes-how-edison-got-his-groove-back/ KQED For herpetologist Robert Drewes, studying frogs has been a lifelong affair. Find out why he does science. For herpetologist Robert Drewes, studying frogs has been a lifelong affair. Find out why he does science. For herpetologist Robert Drewes, studying frogs has been a lifelong affair. Find out why he does science. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/why-i-do-science http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/why-i-do-science 37.7697 -122.466 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:19 Bay Area, california, KQED, pbs, science, san francisco, calacademy, frogs http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/07/29/producers-notes-why-i-do-science/ KQED Physicists can't see it and don't know much about what it is, but dark energy makes up 70 percent of the universe. Physicists can't see it and don't know much about what it is, but dark energy makes up 70 percent of the universe. Meet one of the country's leading scientists trying to understand dark energy and the role it plays in causing our universe to expand. Physicists can't see it and don't know much about what it is, but dark energy makes up 70 percent of the universe. Meet one of the country's leading scientists trying to understand dark energy and the role it plays in causing our universe to expand. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/dark-energy http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/dark-energy 37.872222 -122.268403 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:30:00 PST 11:33 Bay Area, california, KQED, pbs, science, san francisco, energy, dark energy, physics, cosmology, dark matter, supernova, Saul Perlmutter, lbnl http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/07/23/producers-notes-dark-energy/ KQED We all rely on the water cycle, but how does it really work? We all rely on the water cycle, but how does it really work? Scientists at UC Berkeley are embarking on a new project to understand how global warming is affecting our fresh water supply. And they're doing it by tracking individual raindrops in Mendocino and north of Lake Tahoe. We all rely on the water cycle, but how does it really work? Scientists at UC Berkeley are embarking on a new project to understand how global warming is affecting our fresh water supply. And they're doing it by tracking individual raindrops in Mendocino and north of Lake Tahoe. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/tracking-raindrops http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/tracking-raindrops 39.730422 -123.644708 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:30:00 PST 9:38 Bay Area, california, KQED, pbs, Climate Change, Global Warming, hydrologic cycle, hydrology, raindrop, rain, weather, science, san francisco, water http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/ KQED YPOQ: our latest photography feature about viewers like you who love documenting science, environment and nature Join QUEST in our latest photography feature about viewers like you who love documenting science, environment and nature imagery here in the Bay Area. This week, meet Erin Malone, who makes beautiful, impressionistic images in a place that many overlook or see as ugly-- the subtly hued mud and marsh of South San Francisco Bay. Join QUEST in our latest photography feature about viewers like you who love documenting science, environment and nature imagery here in the Bay Area. This week, meet Erin Malone, who makes beautiful, impressionistic images in a place that many overlook or see as ugly-- the subtly hued mud and marsh of South San Francisco Bay. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/your-photos-on-quest--erin-malone http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/your-photos-on-quest--erin-malone 37.742353 -122.413408 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:27 Bay Area, california, KQED, pbs, photography, erin malone, ypoq, flickr, ugc, pinhole, zoneplate, marsh, slough, san francisco, water http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/03/04/your-photos-on-quest-and-the-winner-is/ KQED HALF-HOUR QUEST SPECIAL. Is California in danger of running out of water? Are we in danger of running out of water? California's population is growing by 600,000 people a year, but much of the state receives as much annual rainfall as Morocco. With fish populations crashing, global warming, and the demands of the country's largest agricultural industry, the pressures on our water supply are increasing. Are we in danger of running out of water? California's population is growing by 600,000 people a year, but much of the state receives as much annual rainfall as Morocco. With fish populations crashing, global warming, and the demands of the country's largest agricultural industry, the pressures on our water supply are increasing. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/state-of-thirst-californias-water-future http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/state-of-thirst-californias-water-future 36.84198 -120.708544 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:30:00 PST 26:40 Bay Area, california, conservation, drinking water, filtration, Groundwater, KQED, pbs, recycle, san jose, santa clara, wastewater http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/07/14/producers-notes-californias-water-future/ KQED WEB ONLY QUEST SPECIAL. Why are Monterey Bay area scientists putting tuna on treadmills? Why are Monterey Bay area scientists putting tuna on treadmills? See an extended interview with scientist Barbara Block at the Tuna Research and Conservation Center about her work to get a picture of their migration routes and ecosystem...through the tuna's eyes. Why are Monterey Bay area scientists putting tuna on treadmills? See an extended interview with scientist Barbara Block at the Tuna Research and Conservation Center about her work to get a picture of their migration routes and ecosystem...through the tuna's eyes.to discover even more about lives of sea turtles, sharks and other Pacific predators. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/942 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/942 36.620654 -121.904983 Tue, 20 May 2008 19:30:00 PST 6:20 pbs, quest, Biology, fishing, KQED, map, ocean, tagging, tuna, turtles, TV, quest http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/05/20/producers-notes-tagging-pacific-predators/ KQED It's easy to find them in a can, but the lives of tuna in the open ocean have been a mystery to scientists It's easy to find them in a can, but the lives of tuna in the open ocean have been a mystery to scientists. Thanks to a tagging program, Monterey Bay Area scientists are learning that these underwater sprinters travel thousands of miles around the Pacific. Now they're also working to discover even more about lives of sea turtles, sharks and other Pacific predators. It's easy to find them in a can, but the lives of tuna in the open ocean have been a mystery to scientists. Thanks to a tagging program, Monterey Bay Area scientists are learning that these underwater sprinters travel thousands of miles around the Pacific. Now they're also working to discover even more about lives of sea turtles, sharks and other Pacific predators. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/924 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/924 36.593744 -121.882421 Tue, 20 May 2008 19:30:00 PST 10:58 pbs, quest, Biology, fishing, KQED, map, ocean, tagging, tuna, turtles, TV, quest http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/05/20/producers-notes-tagging-pacific-predators/ KQED A more efficient wood-burning stove, which is greatly reducing Darfur women's need for firewood Everyday, women living in the refugee camps of Darfur, Sudan must walk for up to seven hours outside the safety of the camps to collect firewood for cooking, putting them at risk for violent attacks. Now, researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have engineered a more efficient wood-burning stove, which is greatly reducing both the women's need for firewood and the threats against them. Everyday, women living in the refugee camps of Darfur, Sudan must walk for up to seven hours outside the safety of the camps to collect firewood for cooking, putting them at risk for violent attacks. Now, researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have engineered a more efficient wood-burning stove, which is greatly reducing both the women's need for firewood and the threats against them. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/923 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/923 37.876883 -122.247175 Tue, 20 May 2008 19:30:00 PST 10:04 darfur, Engineering, KQED, lbnl, stoves, TV, pbs, quest http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/05/20/producers-notes-darfur-stoves-project/ KQED QUEST teams up with Make Magazine to make your own pulse jet engine - inside a jam jar. QUEST teams up with Make Magazine to make your own pulse jet engine - inside a jam jar. QUEST teams up with Make Magazine to make your own pulse jet engine - inside a jam jar. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/922 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/922 38.41087 -122.84148 Tue, 20 May 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:30 DIY, Engineering, jet, KQED, MAKE Magazine, maker, propulsion, pulse jet, rockets, Science, science fair, quest http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/05/20/producers-notes-make-it-at-home-jam-jar-jet/ KQED A national movement to "leave no child inside." A growing number of children's advocates and political leaders are worried that our culture's disconnection from nature is harming kids. Concerns about the long-term consequences on children's physical and emotional well-being have spawned a national movement to "leave no child inside." QUEST explores why we need nature, and efforts to encourage children to play outdoors. A growing number of children's advocates and political leaders are worried that our culture's disconnection from nature is harming kids. Concerns about the long-term consequences on children's physical and emotional well-being have spawned a national movement to "leave no child inside." QUEST explores why we need nature, and efforts to encourage children to play outdoors. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/909 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/909 37.796492 -122.476015 Tue, 13 May 2008 19:30:00 PST 12:05 kqed, pbs, quest, nature-deficit disorder, camping, outdoors, No Child Left Inside, children, obesity, ADHD, nervous system http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/05/12/producers-notes-nature-defecit-disorder/ KQED Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel crosses the ocean while flexing with the movement of the waves Bay Area engineer Ugo Conti has sailed the world, but has always suffered from seasickness. A queasy stomach became his motivation to design "Proteus" - a spider-like sea craft made for smoother sailing. He designed the Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel to cross the ocean while flexing with the movement of the waves. And it may change the way people take to the high seas. Bay Area engineer Ugo Conti has sailed the world, but has always suffered from seasickness. A queasy stomach became his motivation to design "Proteus" - a spider-like sea craft made for smoother sailing. He designed the Wave Adaptive Modular Vessel to cross the ocean while flexing with the movement of the waves. And it may change the way people take to the high seas. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/914 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/914 37.911933 -122.350495 Tue, 13 May 2008 19:30:00 PST 9:12 kqed, quest, pbs, Ugo Conti, WAM-V, Wave Adaptive Modular Vehicle, Proteus, Boats, Engineering http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/05/12/producers-notes-ugo-contis-spider-boat/ KQED Want to find out why Great Horned Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees? Want to find out why Great Horned Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees? Join us as we meet Olivia the Owl at the Oakland Zoo. Want to find out why Great Horned Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees? Join us as we meet Olivia the Owl at the Oakland Zoo. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/917 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/917 37.7509 -122.148 Tue, 13 May 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:18 kqed, pbs, nature, quest, science, owl, owls, Great Horned Owl, Oakland Zoo http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/05/12/producers-notes-cool-critters-owls/ KQED Around the world, frogs are declining at an alarming rate Around the world, frogs are declining at an alarming rate due to threats like pollution, disease and climate change. Frogs bridge the gap between water and land habitats, making them the first indicators of ecosystem changes. Meet the Bay Area researchers working to protect frogs across the state. Around the world, frogs are declining at an alarming rate due to threats like pollution, disease and climate change. Frogs bridge the gap between water and land habitats, making them the first indicators of ecosystem changes. Meet the Bay Area researchers working to protect frogs across the state. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/894 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/894 37.621271 -122.492831 Tue, 06 May 2008 19:30:00 PST 11:50 amphibians, endangered, frog, KQED, red-legged frogs, TV, pbs, quest, california http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/05/06/producers-notes-disappearing-frogs/ KQED Is a popular pesticide wiping out our native amphibians? Watch a interview with Dr. Tyrone Hayes, Professor of Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley about his research into the effects of the pesticide Atrazine on frogs. Watch a interview with Dr. Tyrone Hayes, Professor of Integrative Biology at UC Berkeley about his research into the effects of the pesticide Atrazine on frogs. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/901 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/901 37.621271 -122.492831 Tue, 06 May 2008 19:30:00 PST 6:04 amphibians, endangered, frog, KQED, red-legged frog, TV, pbs, quest, atrazine, california http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/05/06/producers-notes-disappearing-frogs/ KQED Think you know about frogs? Test your knowledge with our QUEST Quiz. Think you know about frogs? Test your knowledge with our QUEST Quiz. Think you know about frogs? Test your knowledge with our QUEST Quiz. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/895 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/895 37.7698 -122.466 Tue, 06 May 2008 19:30:00 PST 1:20 amphibians, endangered, frog, KQED, red-legged frog, TV, pbs, quest, atrazine, california http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/05/06/producers-notes-disappearing-frogs/ KQED Is your face giving you away? Is your face giving you away? Meet renowned psychologist Paul Ekman, who has spent his life studying how our facial muscles involuntarily reveal emotions like sadness and anger. His comprehensive catalog of human facial expressions has become an important tool for everyone from law enforcement agents to animators. Is your face giving you away? Meet renowned psychologist Paul Ekman, who has spent his life studying how our facial muscles involuntarily reveal emotions like sadness and anger. His comprehensive catalog of human facial expressions has become an important tool for everyone from law enforcement agents to animators. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/872 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/872 37.481695 -122.265357 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 11:23 emotions, facial recognition, KQED, psychology, TV, science, pbs, exploratorium, Ekman, QUEST http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/29/producers-notes-emotions-revealed/ KQED Some of the most passionate astronomers don't even need to leave their own backyards. Some of the most passionate astronomers don't even need to leave their own backyards. QUEST meets the amateur stargazers in the Bay Area who are making important observations about the cosmos and inventing tools at home to do it. Some of the most passionate astronomers don't even need to leave their own backyards. QUEST meets the amateur stargazers in the Bay Area who are making important observations about the cosmos and inventing tools at home to do it. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/873 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/873 37.775196 -122.419204 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 9:52 Astronomy, do-it-yourself, KQED, Science, space, stars, telescopes, TV, telescope, QUEST http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/29/producers-notes-amateur-astronomers/ KQED What does our use of bottled water say about us? What does our use of bottled water say about us? Take a look from the perspective of an anthropologist from the distant future. What does our use of bottled water say about us? Take a look from the perspective of an anthropologist from the distant future. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/874 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/874 37.74651 -121.654567 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:20 anthropology, bottle, conservation, ecology, esperanto, future, KQED, pbs, plastic, QUEST, Science, television http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/29/future-history-plastic-water-bottles-take-our-poll/ KQED It's the largest laser beam in the world and it's being built in the Bay Area. It's the largest laser beam in the world and it's being built in the Bay Area. The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will shoot tremendous bursts of energy at an area the size of a pencil eraser. The goal? To create fusion ignition, a potential clean energy source for the 21st century. It's the largest laser beam in the world and it's being built in the Bay Area. The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will shoot tremendous bursts of energy at an area the size of a pencil eraser. The goal? To create fusion ignition, a potential clean energy source for the 21st century. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/842 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/842 37.679754 -121.698912 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 9:50 LLNL, fusion, KQED, laser, national ignition facility, nuclear, Physics, Science, TV http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/15/producers-notes-super-laser-at-the-national-ignition-facility/ KQED Global warming is already having an impact In the early 1900's, researchers from UC Berkeley's Museum of Vertebrate Zoology traveled around California and created detailed records of the wildlife they found. A century later, scientists are revisiting the same sites - they've found that global warming is already having an impact. In the early 1900's, researchers from UC Berkeley's Museum of Vertebrate Zoology traveled around California and created detailed records of the wildlife they found. A century later, scientists are revisiting the same sites - they've found that global warming is already having an impact. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/843 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/843 37.8642 -122.286 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 10:55 Biology, Environment, global warming, KQED, kqedquest, mammal, UC Berkeley, TV, pbs http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/15/producers-notes-resurveying-californias-wildlife-100-years-later/ KQED QUEST teams up with Make Magazine to construct the latest must have, do-it-yourself device hacks QUEST teams up with Make Magazine to construct the latest must have, do-it-yourself device hacks, whiz-bang gizmos and techno do-dads. QUEST teams up with Make Magazine to construct the latest must have, do-it-yourself device hacks, whiz-bang gizmos and techno do-dads. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/844 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/844 38.41087 -122.84148 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:00 aquarium, biosphere, DIY, do-it-yourself, KQED, MAKE Magazine, plants, Science, TV, pbs http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/15/producers-notes-make-it-at-home-table-top-biosphere/ KQED QUEST 1/2 HOUR WEB SPECIAL: interview with astronomer Dr. Jill Tarter of SETI Institute 1/2 HOUR WEB-ONLY QUEST SPECIAL: the complete November 2007 interview with astronomer Dr. Jill Tarter of SETI Institute on site at the Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek, CA. Tarter is generally thought to be the inspiration for Ellie Arroway, the character played by Jodi Foster in the classic science fiction movie "Contact." 1/2 HOUR WEB-ONLY QUEST SPECIAL: the complete November 2007 interview with astronomer Dr. Jill Tarter of SETI Institute on site at the Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek, CA. Tarter is generally thought to be the inspiration for Ellie Arroway, the character played by Jodi Foster in the classic science fiction movie "Contact." http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/815 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/815 37.8588 -122.575 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 35:00 seti, kqed, kqedquest, quest, astronomy, aliens, space, telescope, ata, tv, pbs http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/01/producers-notes-seti-the-new-search-for-et/ KQED By 2050, as our population ages, 15 million Americans will suffer from Alzheimer's disease By 2050, as our population ages, 15 million Americans will suffer from Alzheimer's disease - triple today's number. Researchers at San Francisco's Gladstone Institutes have found that a gene may hold the key to a cure. By 2050, as our population ages, 15 million Americans will suffer from Alzheimer's disease - triple today's number. Researchers at San Francisco's Gladstone Institutes have found that a gene may hold the key to a cure. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/818 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/818 37.460293 -122.233785 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 11:07 Alzheimers, gene, genetics, Gladstone, Health, KQED, kqedquest, pbs, TV http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/08/producers-notes-alzheimers-is-the-cure-in-the-genes/ KQED Newest methods for converting what we grow into what makes us go. For years there's been buzz - both positive and negative - about generating ethanol fuel from corn. But thanks to recent developments, the Bay Area is rapidly becoming a world center for the next generation of green fuel alternatives. Meet the scientists investigating the newest methods for converting what we grow into what makes us go. For years there's been buzz - both positive and negative - about generating ethanol fuel from corn. But thanks to recent developments, the Bay Area is rapidly becoming a world center for the next generation of green fuel alternatives. Meet the scientists investigating the newest methods for converting what we grow into what makes us go. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/819 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/819 37.850783 -122.29483 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:13 Ab32, biofuel, co2, energy, ethanol, global warming, greenhouse gas emissions, KQED, lbnl, pbs, QUEST, switchgrass http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/08/producers-notes-biofuels-beyond-ethanol/ KQED Do dangerous sharks live in San Francisco Bay? Do sharks live in San Francisco Bay? QUEST heads out on a shark-tagging expedition to unlock the secrets of some of the bay's biggest and least known predators. Do sharks live in San Francisco Bay? QUEST heads out on a shark-tagging expedition to unlock the secrets of some of the bay's biggest and least known predators. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/820 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/820 37.83305 -122.44222 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:13 aquarium of the bay, KQED, kqedquest, ocean, pbs, QUEST, san francisco bay, sharks, tagging http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/08/reporters-notes-cool-critters-sharks-of-the-bay/ KQED Packs of fierce Humboldt Squid attack nearly everything they see SEASON 2 SNEAK PREVIEW. A mysterious sea creature up to 7 feet long, with 10 arms, a sharp beak and a ravenous appetite has invaded ocean waters off Northern California. Packs of fierce Humboldt Squid attack nearly everything they see, from fish to scuba divers. Marine biologists are working to discover why they've headed north from their traditional homes off South America. SEASON 2 SNEAK PREVIEW. A mysterious sea creature up to 7 feet long, with 10 arms, a sharp beak and a ravenous appetite has invaded ocean waters off Northern California. Packs of fierce Humboldt Squid attack nearly everything they see, from fish to scuba divers. Marine biologists are working to discover why they've headed north from their traditional homes off South America. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/774 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/774 37.503471 -122.491108 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:30:00 PST 10:02 kqed,quest,science,jumbo squid, Humboldt squid, invasive species, mesopelagic, cephalopods, pbs http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/03/26/quest-season-2-web-premiere-the-fierce-humboldt-squid/ KQED Is anyone out there? The Allen Telescope Array breathes new life into the search. Is anyone out there? For over 40 years scientists have been searching for extraterrestrial intelligence, but they've found nothing. Now the new Allen Telescope Array, a string of 350 radio telescopes, is being built 300 miles north of San Francisco and is breathing new life into the search. Is anyone out there? For over 40 years scientists have been searching for extraterrestrial intelligence, but they've found nothing. Now the new Allen Telescope Array, a string of 350 radio telescopes, is being built 300 miles north of San Francisco and is breathing new life into the search. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/775 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/775 37.4024 -122.058 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 11:01 seti, kqed, kqedquest, quest, astronomy, aliens, space, telescope, ata, tv, pbs, aviation http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/01/producers-notes-seti-the-new-search-for-et/ KQED It looks like frozen smoke. And it's the lightest solid material on the planet. It looks like frozen smoke. And it's the lightest solid material on the planet. Aerogel insulates space suits, makes tennis rackets stronger and could be used one day to clean up oil spills. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientist Alex Gash shows us some remarkable properties of this truly unique substance. It looks like frozen smoke. And it's the lightest solid material on the planet. Aerogel insulates space suits, makes tennis rackets stronger and could be used one day to clean up oil spills. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientist Alex Gash shows us some remarkable properties of this truly unique substance. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/776 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/776 37.6798 -121.709 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:30:00 PST 2:01 seti, kqed, kqedquest, quest, astronomy, space, pbs, engineering, chemistry, pbs, aerogel http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/04/01/producers-notes-in-the-kitchen-with-aerogel/ KQED Forest management could be feeding today's flames. In dry years, fires in California cost billions of dollars and often result in lost lives. QUEST goes inside the fire season, looking at how the history of forest management could be feeding today's flames. In dry years, fires in California cost billions of dollars and often result in lost lives. QUEST goes inside the fire season, looking at how the history of forest management could be feeding today's flames. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/609 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/609 38.079914 -122.867561 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 10:54 kqed,quest,science,fire,forestry,environment,smoke,trees http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/09/25/into-the-inferno-the-science-of-fire/ KQED Burning Man for science geeks It's been called "Burning Man for science geeks." The annual Maker Faire attracts thousands of amateur inventors and scientists, displaying their home-made prototypes and gadget hacks. In a world where the technological race is speeding up, the Maker movement has revealed that the do-it-yourself culture is in no danger of dying out. It's been called "Burning Man for science geeks." The annual Maker Faire attracts thousands of amateur inventors and scientists, displaying their home-made prototypes and gadget hacks. In a world where the technological race is speeding up, the Maker movement has revealed that the do-it-yourself culture is in no danger of dying out. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/610 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/610 37.545451 -122.303279 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 5:41 kqed,quest,science,make,makerfaire,diy,tutorial,tinker http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/09/25/do-it-yourself-science-the-maker-faire/ KQED QUEST goes in world It's a virtual world, but the transactions are real. Go inside Second Life, an online game where millions of people are creating digital personalities called avatars and are living virtual lives-- meeting other avatars, going to events, and even buying property with real money. It's a virtual world, but the transactions are real. Go inside Second Life, an online game where millions of people are creating digital personalities called avatars and are living virtual lives-- meeting other avatars, going to events, and even buying property with real money. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/611 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/611 37.335741 -121.886091 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 7:00 kqed,quest,science,secondlife,sl,slis,avatar,library http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/09/25/second-life-big-avatar-on-campus/ KQED Healthy wetlands for fish, wildlife and public recreation For more than 100 years, south San Francisco Bay has been a center for industrial salt production. Now federal and state biologists are working on a 40-year, $1 billion project to restore the ponds to healthy wetlands for fish, wildlife and public recreation. For more than 100 years, south San Francisco Bay has been a center for industrial salt production. Now federal and state biologists are working on a 40-year, $1 billion project to restore the ponds to healthy wetlands for fish, wildlife and public recreation. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/585 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/585 37.440763 -121.958541 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 10:06 kqed,quest,science,salt,ponds,bay,san francisco,water,wetlands,environment,engineering http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/09/18/from-salt-ponds-to-wetlands/ KQED Learning how children's brains process words when they read The human brain was once a black box, but scientists are finding ways to peer inside and explore some of our most complicated thought processes. Using MRI scanners in innovative ways, Stanford scientists are learning how children's brains process words when they read. The human brain was once a black box, but scientists are finding ways to peer inside and explore some of our most complicated thought processes. Using MRI scanners in innovative ways, Stanford scientists are learning how children's brains process words when they read. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/590 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/590 37.4337 -122.1759 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 8:33 kqed,quest,science,brain,mri,reading,fmri,mind,health, medicine http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/09/18/watching-the-brain-at-work-mris-and-beyond/ KQED Using sound and laser technology, researchers have begun to reveal the secrets of the ocean floor Using sound and laser technology, researchers have begun to reveal the secrets of the ocean floor from the Sonoma Coast to Monterey Bay. By creating complex 3-D maps, they're hoping to learn more about waves and achieve ambitious conservation goals. Using sound and laser technology, researchers have begun to reveal the secrets of the ocean floor from the Sonoma Coast to Monterey Bay. By creating complex 3-D maps, they're hoping to learn more about waves and achieve ambitious conservation goals. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/595 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/595 37.499746 -122.480953 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 5:58 kqed,quest,science,ocean,sonar,conservation,laser,environment,monterey http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/09/18/sea-3-d-charting-the-ocean-floor/ KQED Have we found the fountain of youth? Have we found the fountain of youth? Scientists are discovering ways to make animals live dramatically longer through calorie restriction. While the technique has attracted a small, but devout following, skepticism abounds. Have we found the fountain of youth? Scientists are discovering ways to make animals live dramatically longer through calorie restriction. While the technique has attracted a small, but devout following, skepticism abounds. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/569 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/569 37.873375 -122.27317 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 10:55 kqed,quest,science,longevity,aging,health,chemistry,CR, calorie http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/09/11/eat-less-live-longer/ KQED Can earthquakes be predicted? Can earthquakes be predicted? Northern California researchers are now identifying the slow-moving clues that may foreshadow violent quakes. Their work may provide even a few seconds of warning to open elevator doors, slow down trains or alert firefighters. Can earthquakes be predicted? Northern California researchers are now identifying the slow-moving clues that may foreshadow violent quakes. Their work may provide even a few seconds of warning to open elevator doors, slow down trains or alert firefighters.ment officials to find creative solutions for at-risk areas like West Oakland, California. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/570 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/570 37.3036 -122.2423 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 9:54 kqed,quest,science,earthquake,quake,geology,environment,physics http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/09/11/earthquakes-breaking-new-ground/ KQED Viewers like you who love documenting science, environment and nature QUEST launches a new photography feature about viewers like you who love documenting science, environment and nature imagery here in the Bay Area. This week, meet Russ Morris, who takes pictures using 2 cameras at once-- one old, one new-- to create unique images. QUEST launches a new photography feature about viewers like you who love documenting science, environment and nature imagery here in the Bay Area. This week, meet Russ Morris, who takes pictures using 2 cameras at once-- one old, one new-- to create unique images.ment officials to find creative solutions for at-risk areas like West Oakland, California. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/571 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/571 37.35545 -121.95427 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 2:00 kqed,quest,science,photos,ttv,nature,environment,dualflex,flickr,russmorris http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/ KQED What's the most harmful kind of air pollution? What's the most harmful kind of air pollution? It's soot generated by diesel engines found in trucks, buses and ships. Diesel engines are the durable workhorses of transportation, but as they get older, they spew unhealthy soot. They are now challenging community activists and government officials to find creative solutions for at-risk areas like West Oakland, California. What's the most harmful kind of air pollution? It's soot generated by diesel engines found in trucks, buses and ships. Diesel engines are the durable workhorses of transportation, but as they get older, they spew unhealthy soot. They are now challenging community activists and government officials to find creative solutions for at-risk areas like West Oakland, California. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/546 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/546 37.81194 -122.29389 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 10:26 kqed,quest,science,oakland,pollution,diesel,environment,soot http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/09/04/perilous-diesel-finding-creative-solutions/ KQED Fossil hunting in the genome In search of the common ancestor of all mammals, UC Santa Cruz scientist David Haussler is pulling a complete reversal. Instead of investigating fossil remains, he's comparing the genomes of living mammals and constructing a map of our common ancestors' DNA. His technique holds promise for providing a better picture of how life evolved on Earth. In search of the common ancestor of all mammals, UC Santa Cruz scientist David Haussler is pulling a complete reversal. Instead of investigating fossil remains, he's comparing the genomes of living mammals and constructing a map of our common ancestors' DNA. His technique holds promise for providing a better picture of how life evolved on Earth. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/547 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/547 37.002185 -122.058169 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 9:03 kqed,quest,science,evolution,fossil,mammal,dinosaur,paleontology,genomics http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/09/04/the-reverse-evolution-machine/ KQED The urban forest is going digital The urban forest is going digital. Thanks to volunteers with laptops and handheld devices, San Francisco is creating an online map of every street tree in the city, getting a leg up on keeping the urban landscape healthy and growing. The urban forest is going digital. Thanks to volunteers with laptops and handheld devices, San Francisco is creating an online map of every street tree in the city, getting a leg up on keeping the urban landscape healthy and growing. interfering with the way grapes ripen. Local scientists and wineries are beginning to look at how to prepare. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/548 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/548 37.749092 -122.507957 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:30:00 PST 3:01 kqed,quest,science,san francisco,forest,ecology,environment,tree http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/09/04/urban-forest-20/ KQED Local scientists and wineries prepare for climate change The Napa and Sonoma microclimates produce world famous wines, but what happens if the climate changes? Scientists are predicting that global warming could increase the number of super-hot days in the California wine region, interfering with the way grapes ripen. Local scientists and wineries are beginning to look at how to prepare. The Napa and Sonoma microclimates produce world famous wines, but what happens if the climate changes? Scientists are predicting that global warming could increase the number of super-hot days in the California wine region, interfering with the way grapes ripen. Local scientists and wineries are beginning to look at how to prepare. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/490 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/490 38.2478 -122.3256 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 9:25 kqed,quest,science,wine,napa,nasa,grapes,weather,chemistry http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/31/napa-wineries-face-global-warming/ KQED Do other planets like Earth exist? Do other planets like Earth exist? To find out, a team of astronomers from the University of California is building a new telescope in the hills east of San Jose. QUEST finds out how the team searches for planets and why it matters. Do other planets like Earth exist? To find out, a team of astronomers from the University of California is building a new telescope in the hills east of San Jose. QUEST finds out how the team searches for planets and why it matters. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/502 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/502 37.816297 -122.180318 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 10:37 kqed,quest,science,planet,exoplanet,nasa,chabot,astronomy, physics, kepler http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/31/the-planet-hunters/ KQED QUEST sheds some light on the bulb debate. Compared to traditional incandescent light bulbs, new compact fluorescent bulbs use at least two-thirds less energy and last up to 10 times longer. Many say that widespread use would produce major energy savings and reduce global warming emissions. But some people say their lighting is too harsh. QUEST sheds some light on the bulb debate. Compared to traditional incandescent light bulbs, new compact fluorescent bulbs use at least two-thirds less energy and last up to 10 times longer. Many say that widespread use would produce major energy savings and reduce global warming emissions. But some people say their lighting is too harsh. QUEST sheds some light on the bulb debate. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/509 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/509 38.540921 -121.727168 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 3:38 kqed,quest,science,light,bulb,compact,flourescent,energy, physics, engineering http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/31/the-great-switch-out/ KQED Cutting-edge medical science for the most vulnerable newborns The United States has the highest rate of premature births of any developed nation in the world. But why? QUEST meets some of the Bay Area researchers working to answer that question, and discovers some of the technology and cutting-edge medical procedures used to care for the most vulnerable newborns. The United States has the highest rate of premature births of any developed nation in the world. But why? QUEST meets some of the Bay Area researchers working to answer that question, and discovers some of the technology and cutting-edge medical procedures used to care for the most vulnerable newborns. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/465 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/465 37.786089 -122.455888 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 11:46 kqed,quest,science,birth,preemie,nicu,health,ucsf http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/24/born-too-soon-preterm-births-on-the-rise/ KQED Shedding new light on the earth's magnetic field Bay Area residents may not get to see the northern lights, but Bay Area scientists are playing a key role in understanding them. Find out more about the spectacular light shows up north and what scientists at UC Berkeley are discovering about the earth's magnetic field. Bay Area residents may not get to see the northern lights, but Bay Area scientists are playing a key role in understanding them. Find out more about the spectacular light shows up north and what scientists at UC Berkeley are discovering about the earth's magnetic field. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/466 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/466 37.88138 -122.24425 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 8:12 kqed,quest,science,aurora,california,space,astronomy,chabot http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/24/illuminating-the-northern-lights/ KQED QUEST visits a famous pair of Peregrine Falcons in downtown San Jose When it comes to these Bay Area internet celebrities, you can peak into their homes 24 hours day. QUEST visits a famous pair of Peregrine Falcons in downtown San Jose, whose family dramas-- from courtship to parenthood-- are caught on webcam. When it comes to these Bay Area internet celebrities, you can peak into their homes 24 hours day. QUEST visits a famous pair of Peregrine Falcons in downtown San Jose, whose family dramas-- from courtship to parenthood-- are caught on webcam. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/467 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/467 37.337749 -121.88516 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 3:54 kqed,quest,science,falcons,california,animals,san jose,bird http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/05/03/falcon-fascination/ KQED bringing back our disappearing bees California farmers depend on bees to pollinate the state's multi-million dollar fruit and nut crops, but last season thousands of bee colonies disappeared around the country. Meet two Northern California researchers looking for ways to make sure we always have bees to pollinate our crops. California farmers depend on bees to pollinate the state's multi-million dollar fruit and nut crops, but last season thousands of bee colonies disappeared around the country. Meet two Northern California researchers looking for ways to make sure we always have bees to pollinate our crops. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/434 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/434 38.540601 -121.748151 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 11:12 kqed,quest,science,bees,california,animals,berkeley,hive,buzz http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/17/better-bees-super-bee-and-wild-bee/ KQED The devastating potential for landslides in the Bay Area With its rolling hills and winter storms, the Bay Area has been a landslide hotspot, putting houses and lives at risk. Meet the geologists working to understand and predict these natural disasters. With its rolling hills and winter storms, the Bay Area has been a landslide hotspot, putting houses and lives at risk. Meet the geologists working to understand and predict these natural disasters. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/435 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/435 37.91115 -122.567579 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 9:34 kqed,quest,science,landslide,california,geology,weather http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/17/landslide-detectives/ KQED What do kids age 5-8 think about science? What do kids age 5-8 think about science? Young authors from the KQED Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest read their science-themed contest entries. What do kids age 5-8 think about science? Young authors from the KQED Reading Rainbow Young Writers and Illustrators Contest read their science-themed contest entries. http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/436 http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/436 37.35289 -121.9047 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 2:58 kqed,quest,science,author,reading,astronomy,kids http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/17/story-time-with-young-science-authors/ KQED Silicon Valley is planning one of the world's largest wireless networks Silicon Valley is planning one of the world's largest wireless networks, providing outdoors Web access to all and services to police and first responders. But how exactly does the technology known as Wi-Fi work? Silicon Valley is planning one of the world's largest wireless networks, providing outdoors Web access to all and services to police and first responders. But how exactly does the technology known as Wi-Fi work? http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/quest/113c_wifi_pod.m4v http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/417 37.50514 -122.26311 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 3:46 kqed, quest, wifi, network, california, science, silicon valley http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/10/wi-fi-revolution/ KQED Historical ecologists recreate San Francisco Bay wetlands Over 100,000 acres of wetlands are being restored in the Bay Area, but how do we know what to restore them to? QUEST discovers how historical ecologists are recreating San Francisco Bay wetlands that existed decades ago. Over 100,000 acres of wetlands are being restored in the Bay Area, but how do we know what to restore them to? QUEST discovers how historical ecologists are recreating San Francisco Bay wetlands that existed decades ago. http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/quest/113b_wetlands_pod.m4v http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/416 37.213732 -121.754968 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 9:44 kqed, quest, bay, wetlands, california, science, ecology, san francisco, restoration http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/10/wetlands-time-machine/ KQED Transforming waste into clean energy It may look like waste, but to some people it's green power. Find out how California dairy farms and restaurants like Jardiniere are taking their leftover waste and transforming it into clean energy. It may look like waste, but to some people it's green power. Find out how California dairy farms and restaurants like Jardiniere are taking their leftover waste and transforming it into clean energy. http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/quest/113a_waste_pod.m4v http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/415 37.32551 -120.640341 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 10:02 kqed, quest, waste, energy, california, science, ecology, san jose, methane digesters http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/10/from-waste-to-watts-biofuel-bonanza/ KQED Experimenting with velocity, force, and aerodynamics At UC Berkeley, a team of undergrads is experimenting with velocity, force, and aerodynamics. But you won't find them in a lab-- they work on a baseball diamond, throwing fast balls, sliders and curve balls. At UC Berkeley, a team of undergrads is experimenting with velocity, force, and aerodynamics. But you won't find them in a lab-- they work on a baseball diamond, throwing fast balls, sliders and curve balls. http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/quest/112a_baseball_ipod.m4v http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/397 37.869719 -122.263134 Tue, 3 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 12:10 kqed, quest, baseball, physics, california, science, stanford, berkeley, UC, home run http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/03/out-of-the-park-the-physics-of-baseball/ KQED Acupuncture for giraffes, pachyderm pedicures From body work and acupuncture for giraffes, to pachyderm pedicures, come see how the Oakland Zoo is using alternative treatments to guarantee the well-being of its residents. From body work and acupuncture for giraffes, to pachyderm pedicures, come see how the Oakland Zoo is using alternative treatments to guarantee the well-being of its residents. http://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/quest/112b_animals_ipod.m4v http://www.kqed.org/quest/television/view/398 37.753392 -122.150312 Tue, 3 Jul 2007 19:30:00 PST 7:49 kqed, quest, zoo, biology, california, science, oakland, acupuncture, animals http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2007/07/03/please-touch-the-animals-environmental-enrichment-at-zoos/ KQED Solar panels harnessing nanotechnology Hoping to leave today's silicon solar cells behind, the Palo Alto company NanoSolar is creating paper-thin solar panels harnessing nanotechnology, a product that could revolutionize solar power.</