California Needs 11 Trillion Gallons of Water To End DroughtDecember 16, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia needs one and a half times the maximum volume of water in Lake Mead, the largest US reservoir, to end its drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Talk With NASA Astronauts Gets Kids Excited About Math And ScienceAugust 27, 2014 | Bob MoffittStudents at Elliott Ranch Elementary School in Elk Grove got a chance to talk shop Tuesday with NASA astronauts on the International Space Station. The students won a competition for the chance to have the conversation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks TonightAugust 12, 2014The Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight through tomorrow morning.
Perseid Meteor Shower Coincides With Brightest Supermoon Of The YearAugust 9, 2014This year's Perseid Meteor Shower will take place at the same time as the brightest Supermoon of the year, scientists say.
EnvironmentManaging Groundwater Supply Critical As Drought ContinuesJuly 28, 2014 | Ed JoyceContinued drought brings drawdown of groundwater in California, other western states.