From the start of this pandemic, science news has unfolded at a dizzying pace and crushing volume. Scientific research, which usually creeps along in the background until publication day and then pops up to say something worthy, is suddenly making breathtaking international news every few days.

Fire agencies and emergency managers are now planning how they'll fight wildfires, issue evacuation orders, set up shelters and handle power shutoffs in the face of the massive challenge of coping with a highly infectious disease.

Elective procedures, including brain surgery, are on hold to preserve hospital beds and conserve masks.

Is staying at home working to slow the spread of coronavirus?

Looking for something new to do as you shelter in place? Now's a great time to take up stargazing.

As outbreaks of the new coronavirus dominate the headlines, an army of disease researchers and public health officials have mobilized to track down infections and limit the extent of the spread. To talk about the work of these disease detectives, KQED's Brian Watt spoke with Solano County Health Officer Dr. Bela Matyas. Solano County has three confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

One of the most stunning discoveries of the 2015 New Horizons flyby mission to Pluto was a big, heart-shaped region full of canyons, plains and mountain chains.

The FDA has granted researchers “expanded access” to help people with treatment-resistent PTSD.

The landmark Sustainable Groundwater Management Act aims to keep aquifers healthy by requiring plans from newly formed local agencies. The policy represents a major shift, mandated by arguably the most important new California water law in 50 years.

The conflict between the state of California and a Silicon Valley billionaire over a beach on the San Mateo County coast is at an important juncture.