Helping a Puzzled Clock
Chronobiologists study how a key protein keeps time inside our bodies.
Cleaner Farms with Bacteria
Scientists are borrowing bacteria’s biological powers to clean up agricultural runoff.
Seeing Shifting Cells
Biologists want crystal-clear views of neurons as they grow. The solution may come from deep space.
From Field to Stream
Pesticide seed coatings threaten invertebrates and have contaminated streams and rivers.
Untangling the Kelp Forest
Scientists are studying how an increasingly acidic ocean will affect marine life near the shore.
Trawling For Genes
Microbial DNA reveals invisible societies that control the world’s oceans.
River Otters Are Back
Playful otters have returned to streams and lakes near San Francisco, but will they stay?
Coyotes Cross The Valley
Ecologists map the paths of wild animals navigating a threatened landscape.
From HIV To Immunity
Virus fragments with a sugary finish may lead to a new vaccine against AIDS.
Fostered By Fog
Sea mist supports a surprisingly diverse group of scrubby, brushy plants along California’s coast.
Seeking Seismic Signs
Earthquake science has come a long way, but are we any closer to predicting them?
Unfolding The Mind
Scientists try to untangle the mystery behind a rare neurodegenerative disease.