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Chesapeake Bay is at a turning point. Once severely polluted, the bay has seen major improvements in recent years. But President Trump's proposed budget would slash key programs.

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KPBS Midday Edition spoke with Jacob Margolis, a science reporter for LAist Public Radio and host of the podcast “The Big One: Your Survival Guide” about preparing for and responding to an earthquake.

Congressional Republicans have become more aligned with President Trump since he first took office. That makes even a single vote against him a "moderate" stance, even for staunch conservatives.

Explore the Future of Technology at TechCon SoCal 2025! With keynotes, panel discussions, networking and startup pitches spanning industries, this innovation and investment conference brings together the brightest minds across technology, academia, and entrepreneurship. View the agenda TechCon SoCal on Facebook

The Laysan Albatross was first banded (or marked) in Hawaii in 1956. Meaning, she could be even older than the current estimate of 74.

The worst appeared to have passed for many areas, including the U.S., Japan and the affected parts of Russia.

One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that's not the case.

The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few thousand remain globally, according to estimates by experts.

Stream now with KPBS Passport / Watch Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, Nov. 30 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Thursday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. How did a ragtag army defeat the most powerful army in the world to win American independence? Discover the key military technologies that helped propel the colonies to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world’s first military submarine.