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QUEST Lab: Aerogel
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03:30:00 04/02/08

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 ...

QUEST Lab: Aerogel

Added 04/02/08
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QUEST Lab: Aerogel

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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.

The Fierce Humboldt...
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03:30:00 03/27/08

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 Calif...

The Fierce Humboldt Squid

Added 03/27/08
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The Fierce Humboldt Squid

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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.

Into the Inferno: T...
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03:30:00 09/26/07

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 ...

Into the Inferno: The Science of Fire

Added 09/26/07
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Into the Inferno: The Science of Fire

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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.

Do-it-Yourself Scie...
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03:30:00 09/26/07

It's been called "Burning Man for science geeks." The annual Maker Faire attracts thousands of amateur inventors and scientists, displaying their home-made prototy...

Do-it-Yourself Science: The Maker Faire

Added 09/26/07
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Do-it-Yourself Science: The Maker Faire

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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.

Second Life: Big Av...
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03:30:00 09/26/07

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 avata...

Second Life: Big Avatar on Campus

Added 09/26/07
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Second Life: Big Avatar on Campus

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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.

From Salt Ponds to ...
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03:30:00 09/19/07

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 bi...

From Salt Ponds to Wetlands

Added 09/19/07
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From Salt Ponds to Wetlands

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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.

Watching the Brain ...
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03:30:00 09/19/07

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...

Watching the Brain at Work: MRIs and Beyond

Added 09/19/07
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Watching the Brain at Work: MRIs and Beyond

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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.

Sea 3-D: Charting t...
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03:30:00 09/19/07

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 ma...

Sea 3-D: Charting the Ocean Floor

Added 09/19/07
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Sea 3-D: Charting the Ocean Floor

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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.

Eat Less, Live Longer?
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03:30:00 09/12/07

Have we found the fountain of youth? Scientists are discovering ways to make animals live dramatically longer through calorie restriction. While the technique has ...

Eat Less, Live Longer?

Added 09/12/07
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Eat Less, Live Longer?

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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.

Earthquakes: Breaki...
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03:30:00 09/12/07

Can earthquakes be predicted? Northern California researchers are now identifying the slow-moving clues that may foreshadow violent quakes. Their work may provide ...

Earthquakes: Breaking New Ground

Added 09/12/07
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Earthquakes: Breaking New Ground

[LESS INFO] 47 VIEWS | ADDED 03:30:00 09/12/07
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.

Your Photos on QUES...
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03:30:00 09/12/07

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 ...

Your Photos on QUEST - Russ Morris

Added 09/12/07
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Your Photos on QUEST - Russ Morris

[LESS INFO] 39 VIEWS | ADDED 03:30:00 09/12/07
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.

Perilous Diesel
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03:30:00 09/05/07

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...

Perilous Diesel

Added 09/05/07
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Perilous Diesel

[LESS INFO] 25 VIEWS | ADDED 03:30:00 09/05/07
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.

The Reverse Evoluti...
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03:30:00 09/05/07

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...

The Reverse Evolution Machine

Added 09/05/07
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The Reverse Evolution Machine

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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.

Urban Forest 2.0
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03:30:00 09/05/07

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...

Urban Forest 2.0

Added 09/05/07
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Urban Forest 2.0

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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.

Napa Wineries Face ...
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03:30:00 08/01/07

The Napa and Sonoma microclimates produce world famous wines, but what happens if the climate changes? Scientists are predicting that global warming could increase...

Napa Wineries Face Global Warming

Added 08/01/07
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Napa Wineries Face Global Warming

[LESS INFO] 30 VIEWS | ADDED 03:30:00 08/01/07
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 Planet Hunters
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03:30:00 08/01/07

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. ...

The Planet Hunters

Added 08/01/07
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The Planet Hunters

[LESS INFO] 34 VIEWS | ADDED 03:30:00 08/01/07
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.

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QUEST Lab: Aerogel

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QUEST Lab: Aerogel
04/02/08

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.