Zebrafish have some nerve, researchers find

Zebrafish have some nerve, researchers find

The tiny zebrafish is fascinating to scientists who study them for insights into genetics and evolution...

Fort Mason yields surprise historical trove

Fort Mason yields surprise historical trove

A pile of bones and bottles dug up the other day at historic Fort Mason has a tale to tell of the Civil...



Indonesian volcano spews ash again, returnees flee

Thousands of evacuees who risked a trip home near a deadly Indonesian volcano fled in panic as the mountain spewed more searing ash...

Chronicle 11.1.10 4:00 AM

Indonesia death toll mounts from tsunami, quake

Indonesian rescue workers struggled against rough weather and difficult terrain to reach tsunami victims Thursday as the death toll...

Chronicle 10.29.10 4:00 AM

Some Indonesia tsunami victims difficult to reach

Indonesia moved to count the costs and help survivors Wednesday after a tsunami and volcanic eruptions struck separate parts of the...

Chronicle 10.28.10 4:00 AM

Global warming seen as threat to state's parks

Stunted redwoods, flooded campgrounds and a mighty Yosemite waterfall reduced to a trickle. Those are a few of the dire consequences...

Chronicle 10.27.10 4:00 AM

Indonesia rushes to aid tsunami, volcano victims

Indonesian authorities scrambled to deal with two deadly events Tuesday after a tsunami and volcanic eruptions struck in separate...

Chronicle 10.27.10 4:00 AM

Researchers assess extinction risks of vertebrates

Scientists studying California have long been aware that many of the state's animal species face threats of extinction. From...

Chronicle 10.27.10 4:00 AM

Feds step in to keep Yosemite medical clinic open

The federal government will take over the health care needs of the thousands of tourists, rangers, rock climbers, hikers and residents...

Chronicle 10.25.10 4:00 AM