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the Bureau of Land Management Oregon & Washington. via flickrJen Kalt and Sylvia Van Royen of Humboldt Waterkeeper and Tiffany Douglas of the Wiyot Tribe join the show to discuss their studies on 6PPD-quinone — a breakdown product of 6PPD, found in tires — that ends up in local waterways. -
A newly published study in Current Biology is reframing a fundamental question in plant evolution: What made trees possible? -
The legendary samba parade is a community collaboration.
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This week we're featuring another Cal Poly Humboldt group, jazz combo Djäz Ünlöded, during a soundcheck on campus. -
There is no threat of tsunami stemming from this earthquake, and very little, if any, damage has been reported in Humboldt County. -
This week we met with Dennis Reid of the Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury to learn more about the importance of the jury serving as a watchdog of local government. -
By Antoine Leduc, Sylvie Leluc et Olivier Renaudeau (dir.), D'Azincourt à Marignan. Chevaliers et bombardes, 1415-1515, Paris, Gallimard / Musée de l'armée, 2015, p. 18-19, ISBN 978-2-07-014949-0, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10026708What happens when a military doesn't keep up with the times? -
Anthea Lawson researches the connections between our inner lives and the world we create together. -
Win McNamee/Getty ImagesThe Education Department has long collected civil rights data about things like bullying, harassment and disability services in schools, but it hasn't made the latest information public. -
Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesMass deportations would be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already face persistent staffing shortfalls. The long-term healthcare sector will suffer the greatest disruptions, experts say. -
Selçuk Acar/Anadolu/Getty ImagesMan, it's a hot one! Don't go out in this summer's heat wave before you arm yourself with these tips and a really big water bottle. -
Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesA 55-page report from House Democrats accuses Freedom 250 of America's birthday celebrations for profit, using questionable fundraising methods. Watchdog groups had already sounded alarms.
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Former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter says President Trump "stands alone" in having substantial financial conflicts of interest and that, "for every other executive branch official, it would be a violation." -
Here's a look at some of the major developments since major back-to-back earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24, devastating parts of a country already reeling from crisis after crisis. -
As he marches on, his flag blows back into his face, leaving him unaware he is only a step away from a perilous fall. As usual with Banksy's art, the statue presents a sharp critique of society. -
Experts share guidance on how to prevent common summertime health risks, such as drowning, fire accidents and heat exhaustion. -
Two founding fathers died on America's 50th birthday, which was marked with toasts and parades. Over time, anniversary celebrations became more extravagant — and more controversial.
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Tommy Trenchard for NPRWomen make up a miniscule 3% of construction workers in Kenya. But a nonprofit group is offering them a way to get into the game ... and to get ahead. -
Adam Gray/APThe husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was involved in a hit-and-run in California that left a parked car with "major" damage, authorities said Saturday. -
Ng Han Guan/APA pastor of a prominent underground church who was detained in China in October has been released, less than two months after U.S. President Donald Trump brought up his case when meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping. -
Alex Brandon/APPresident Trump ushered in America's 250th anniversary with a darkly political speech that swerved from the typically apolitical, unifying speeches past presidents have given to mark Independence Day. -
Jose Luis Magana/APPresident Trump lauded America's storied history on Saturday night in a speech marking the 250th anniversary of its independence, while also praising his war in Iran, railing against "communists," and vowing to restrict mail-in ballots. -
Daniel AmaoSpread by parasitic worms that can infect via a splash of water, schistosomiasis causes debilitating symptoms. It hits kids hard. A board game teaches how to prevent it.
