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  • Some clownfish are shrinking, according to new study. Here's why
    Clownfish in Papua New Guinea are temporarily shrinking in response to heat stress caused by climate change, a new study found. Here's how that might help them deal with warmer water temps.
  • Babas au Rhum
    CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL'S MILK STREET TELEVISION: Parisian Sweets
    Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + YouTube. Christopher Kimball heads back to Paris to satiate his sweet tooth with two show-stopping recipes, one of which has Chris the most excited he's ever been about a dessert! First up is Parisian Flan and then Babas Au Rum.
  • Sea lions are released after toxic algae bloom in California
    Marine mammal researchers are investigating how sea lions were affected by the longest toxic algal bloom on record off the coast of Southern California. Some sea lions are being released back into the wild.
  • Marcella Hazan
    AMERICAN MASTERS: Marcella
    Premieres Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Discover how celebrated writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America. After immigrating to New York in the 1950s, she began making authentic dishes from her Italian roots and inspired millions of Americans with her cookbooks.
  • An illustration depicts a pair of lungs, rendered in red, shaped like a city map with roads, buildings, houses, and vehicles. Factories with smoke stacks are prominently featured, emitting grey clouds of smoke that hover over the lungs. The overall impression is that of industrial pollution impacting respiratory health.
    Study shows strong link between lung cancer and air pollution, but not second-hand smoke
    UC San Diego study of global lung cancer shows mutations that lead to cancer are common in people who live in cities with bad air pollution. But cancer mutations are quite close to normal among passive smokers.
  • Coffee and Conversations: 'Bojagi, Stitches, and Happiness with Youngmin Lee'
    In this talk, Youngmin delves into the rich tradition and history of bojagi, Korean wrapping cloths, and the enduring practice of creating them. In Korean culture, bojagi are believed to wrap not only objects but also bok—good fortune or happiness. Youngmin will share her personal creative journey and pursuit of happiness, which have connected her to a broader creative community. Through her work, she will discuss how she inspires and educates, helping to ensure that the art of bojagi continues to thrive for future generations. Youngmin Lee is a textile artist specializing in the traditional Korean art of bojagi. Since relocating from South Korea to California in 1996, she has dedicated herself to preserving and innovating within this tradition, which emphasizes sustainability through recycling and upcycling fabric remnants. In 2024, Youngmin published "Bojagi: The Art of Korean Textiles," a book that delves into the beauty and history of bojagi. She also founded the Korean Textile Tour in 2017, creating a platform to introduce a broader audience to Korean traditional textile arts and culture. Copies of "Bojagi: The Art of Korean Textiles" are available for sale in Shop Mingei, and a book signing will take place directly after the talk. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition "Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo." Youngmin Lee on Instagram Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram
  • Students in a sixth-grade class read at Stege Elementary School in Richmond, on Feb. 6, 2023.
    The ‘science of reading’ won’t be required in California schools, at least for now
    The original proposal would have mandated phonics instruction in K-12 classrooms. The latest version makes that optional.
  • How good was the forecast? Texas officials and the National Weather Service disagree
    As searchers continue to look for victims in the deadly flash flooding in Texas, officials are answering questions about the weather forecasts ahead of and during the storm.
  • Even healthy brains decline with age. Here's what you can do
    Scientists are finding ways to minimize the effects of aging on the brain. Here are some ways to keep it healthy.
  • Too many great sci-fi shows go unnoticed. I hope 'Murderbot' won't be the next
    The new Apple TV+ show starring Alexander Skarsgård features a mix of special effects-laden action, deadpan humor and social commentary. It deserves a big audience.
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