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Plants in a greenhouse at the Salk Institute are examined for genetic traits that come with C4 photosynthesis. Nov 22, 2024

Scientists discover the genetic steps that created hardy, productive plants

It offers a promise that gene editing could make some crops more resilient and productive.

'Hot droughts' are becoming more common in the arid West, new study finds

Scientists looked at trees to better understand the interplay between temperatures and droughts in the Western U.S. Human-caused climate change is exacerbating both.

The remains of a burned home are seen after the home was destroyed by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Jan. 8.

How climate change is reshaping home insurance in California — and the rest of the U.S.

Worsening wildfires are hiking up home insurance rates in California, the biggest market in the U.S. And as climate disasters increase across the country, other states are feeling the pressure too.

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after defeating Taylor Fritz, of the United States, to win the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in New York.

Jannik Sinner beats Taylor Fritz to win U.S. Open, weeks after doping exoneration

No.1-ranked Sinner, of Italy, prevented Taylor Fritz from ending the American major tennis title drought, less than three weeks after word emerged of Sinner's two positive drug tests.

State Assembly races explainer

Meet the candidates and learn what's at stake with KPBS' Nov. 5, 2024 election guide for California State Assembly races.

Avocados grow on trees in an orchard in the municipality of Ario de Rosales, Michoacan state, Mexico, on Sept. 21, 2023. Tariffs on Mexican imports would have a big effect on avocados in the U.S.

Why Trump's tariffs on Mexico would mean higher avocado prices at the grocery store

Most avocados consumed in the U.S. are grown in Mexico. Here's what Trump's proposed tariffs would mean for prices at the grocery store and for the avocado industry.

The entrance to the Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon is shown on November 19, 2024.

East County's Water Conservation Garden celebrates its 25th anniversary

The garden began in 1999 as a project to educate San Diego County residents about water conservation.

On the albums chart, the K-pop group Stray Kids debuts at No. 1 with HOP; the group has debuted atop the Billboard 200 with its first six charting albums, which is a new record to kick off a career.

Mariah Carey and K-pop group Stray Kids rule this week's charts

Holiday music rules the pop charts once again this week, as Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" scores its 17th nonconsecutive week at No. 1 — the third longest run of all time.

Skiers cruise down the slopes at Arapahoe Basin ski area in Colorado on Nov. 13, 2023. Low precipitation has left much of the region in a "snow drought," which could have big implications for Colorado River water supply, but isn't expected to deal a financial blow to many ski resorts.

A 'snow drought' is leaving the West’s mountains high and dry

The limited snowfall could have big implications for the Colorado River, which gets most of its water from snow in the Rocky Mountains.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks during a plenary session at the German Bundestag, where he faces a vote of confidence, Berlin, Germany, on Monday.

Germany's Scholz loses a confidence vote, triggering new elections

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had hoped for this outcome when he called for the confidence vote, analysts say. His aim: to win fresh elections in February and come back with a stronger mandate.

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