Featured in Category ‘Runner’s high’ may be from body’s own version of THC and CBD By Hilary A. Marusak, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University | The Conversation | December 21, 2021 New research on the body's natural endocannabinoids suggests they may provide some of the beneficial effects of exercise.
COVID-19 Genomic sequencing: How researchers identify omicron and other COVID-19 variants By Andre Hudson and Crista Wadsworth, Rochester Institute of Technology | The Conversation | December 21, 2021 Since the late 1990s, sequencing science has revolutionized how researchers understand genomes.
California Cal State and faculty union reach tentative labor agreement By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | December 21, 2021 The tentative agreement runs until mid-2024 and will be voted on by CSU trustees in January.
California Judge denies San Diego Unified’s spring vaccine mandate By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | December 21, 2021 A pause of the mandate means thousands of unvaccinated teens can return to in-person instruction in January.
California UC campuses may consider remote instruction at start of upcoming term By Michael Burke | EdSource | December 21, 2021 UC Irvine and UC Santa Cruz both plan to start the winter term remotely.
Bay Area Annual bird count returns to Bay Area By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | December 21, 2021 Weekly tallies will be made through Jan. 2 in the Audubon Society event.
Bay Area A rainy week lies ahead By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | December 21, 2021 Late fall and winter rain has come to the Bay Area in fits and starts, but expect more of it this week.
COVID-19 Testing can replace quarantine for exposed school students, CDC says By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | December 17, 2021 Agency officials said "test-to-stay" should be part of a "layered approach" that included indoor masking, social distancing, and vaccination.
California Some school districts push back vaccine mandate deadlines By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | December 17, 2021 Districts were not prepared to offer independent study to potentially thousands of students.
Bay Area Oakland releases final environmental impact report on proposed stadium By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | December 17, 2021 City officials are waiting for the A's to revise and submit plans as part of the project review process.