Science & Technology

State of the Bay explains how balcony solar could bring clean power to California renters, explores whether humanoid robots are ready for our homes and sits down with Sam Smart, the first woman to conquer the 118-mile Quad Quad Dipsea.

State of the Bay explains how balcony solar could bring clean power to California renters, explores whether humanoid robots are ready for our homes and sits down with Sam Smart, the first woman to conquer the 118-mile Quad Quad Dipsea.

Today is World Brain Day, so KALW talked to Bay Area researchers about advances in neurotechnology that are happening with the help of AI.

Do other animals have language, thought, and culture?

This week, we are proud to share conversations from our series The Bay Agenda about journalism, AI and architecture. They were recorded live at KALW’s community events space in downtown San Francisco.

This week, we are proud to share conversations from our series The Bay Agenda about journalism, AI and architecture. They were recorded live at KALW’s community events space in downtown San Francisco.

California AG Bonta on how his office is advancing climate action; Michael Steinberger on the controversial tech firm Palantir and its chief executive Alex Karp; and actors from "The Play that Goes Wrong."

Host Jeff Chang brings you notes from the edge of climate change with Indigenous human rights lawyer Julian Aguon, urban hydrologist and UC Berkeley professor Kristina Hill, and the musician Anohni ("Four Degrees"). Full episode out on April 21.

Host Jeff Chang brings you notes from the edge of climate change with Indigenous human rights lawyer Julian Aguon, urban hydrologist and UC Berkeley professor Kristina Hill, and the musician Anohni ("Four Degrees"). Full episode out on April 21.

A look at one of the most well-known American philosophers, who passed away two years ago this Sunday.