From Drifter to Dynamo: The Story of Plankton

From Drifter to Dynamo: The Story of Plankton     Most plankton are tiny drifters, wandering in a vast ocean. But where wind and currents converge they become part of a grander story — an explosion of vitality that affects all life on Earth, including our own.Watch the New Deep Look Video     Can Technology Make a Dent in East Bay Traffic?     Engineers are betting they can ease a notoriously congested stretch of freeway in the East Bay. But only time will tell how "smart" the I-80 SMART Corridor can be.Listen to the Story   SPONSORED BY         Strongest Natural Material in the World Discovered: Limpet Teeth     The strongest natural material in the world has just been discovered: limpet teeth. Find out how this discovery could improve our future technology and innovations through biomimicry.Read the Post   SPONSORED BY Genentech Genentech is a proud national funder of Ken Burns Presents Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies on KQED TV and public television beginning Monday, March 30 at 9pm.www.gene.com       "Engineering Is" for the Next Generation     Explore the connections between engineering and science with KQED's new, free e-book. Discover how researchers designed a new, more efficient cookstove to improve the quality of life for families in Darfur. Read the E-book