“Leaded Gas: A Toxic Tale” is an adaptation of an award-winning print article that tells the story of how major corporate interests turned a blind eye to health risks from leaded gasoline from the 1920s through 1980s.
SPECIAL REPORT – Leaded gas: A toxic tale Read More »
Thompson’s journey to become one of the most respected sports journalists in the business is not a coincidence, but rather the product of a family-instilled work ethic and curiosity in the human condition.
ESPN sportswriter Wright Thompson’s success rooted in work ethic and curiosity Read More »
If you missed our May 29 episode of the Peninsula Report on KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM, join host Eliza Ridgeway in this podcast version. This episode connects Silicon Valley to World Cup fever in Brazil, looks at local responses to climate change and examines East Palo Alto’s proposed water rate hike.
The Peninsula Report: Brazil in Silicon Valley, climate change and dollars for gallons Read More »
At the Stanford School of Medicine’s annual Health Matters conference, Manu Prakash showcased the Foldscope, a microscope that costs less than a dollar and has a resolution of 700 nanometers.
A microscope made of paper? Stanford biophysicist demos ‘Foldscope’ Read More »
Climate change is happening and though local governments in the Bay Area have begun to recognize extreme weather events, sea level rise, prolonged heat waves and drought, are they doing enough?
SPECIAL REPORT: Climate change comes home Read More »
On May 17 and 18, Beautiful Day — an organization that puts on community service events in Santa Clara County — partnered with El Carmelo Elementary in Palo Alto for a weekend of cleanup and remodeling.
Volunteers spruce up Palo Alto’s El Carmelo Elementary School Read More »
Miguel Frid, a student at Kehillah Jewish High School in Palo Alto, is headed to Israel next year. His primary focus this year, however, is leading the Kehillah Rams varsity basketball team.
Palo Alto teen basketball player preps for service in Israeli army Read More »
If you missed our May 1 episode of the Peninsula Report on KZSU Stanford 90.1 FM, join host Eliza Ridgeway in this podcast version. This episode features a look at a unique PEZ museum in Burlingame, pagan holiday celebrations and insight into what it’s like to play football despite the concussion risks.
The Peninsula Report: Pagan ritual, candy from computers and a personal take on football Read More »
For many athletes, the Olympics inspire dreams, goals and a single-minded focus. So what happens when the Games finish and they return home?
The post-Olympic descent: Olympians find new normal after the games Read More »
