Experiment To Boost Smelt's Food Supply Shows Promising ResultsAugust 31, 2016 | Steve MilneA new strategy to improve conditions for Northern California's endangered Delta smelt appears to be working. That's the word from state and federal wildlife officials today. Scientists are trying to boost the smelt's food supply. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
The Physics And Psychology Of 'The Wave' At Sporting EventsAugust 15, 2016You may love or hate 'the wave' as it sweeps through spectators at baseball, football and soccer games. But physicists say the synchronized action shows how humans are like particles.
EnvironmentStudy: Chemicals From Firefighting Foam In Drinking WaterAugust 9, 2016 | Ed JoyceA new study shows fire-fighting foam containing highly fluorinated chemicals is contaminating drinking water supplies around many of the nation's military bases, airports and industrial sites. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezJUNO Astronomer Dr. Tobias OwenJuly 6, 2016 | Jonathan AyestasJuno continues its work today - the spacecraft joined the orbit of the planet Jupiter on the 4th of July. We'll be talking with Dr. Tobias Owen, an astronomer from Fair Oaks who was influential in the JUNO project. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
NASA Seeks Ideas To Aid in Mars ExplorationJuly 5, 2016 | Steve MilneNASA wants your ideas on how to minimize the effects of radiation and other deep space conditions that traveling to Mars would have on future explorers. The space agency is offering a $500,000 prize. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStebbins Cold Canyon Natural Reserve ReopensMay 10, 2016 | Ed JoyceA popular nature reserve west of Davis reopens May 15 after being closed following a wildfire last summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTree-Killing Pathogen In California Can't Be StoppedMay 3, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows sudden oak death in California is unstoppable. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy Shows California Can Expect More Unhealthy Ozone DaysApril 21, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows that by 2050, California could experience an additional nine days when ozone levels are unhealthy for humans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRestored Wetlands in California May Be Source Of Greenhouse GasesApril 13, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows in some cases restored wetlands can be a source of greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki Gonzalez"The Science Of Consequences"April 6, 2016This month at Science Night Lodi, biopsychologist Dr. Susan M. Schneider with University of the Pacific joins Insight to preview her talk on the Science of Consequences. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
