Science
Climate Change Challenges
- Feb. 2
- These Days
- Environment
As part of our monthly series on ethics in science and technology, we'll look at how changing information about climate change impacts scientific, social and political realms.
Human Genome Scientist Targets The Secrets Of the Oceans
- Jan. 26
- These Days
- Environment
Human genome mapping expert Craig Venter sails the world's oceans to discover an abundance of genetic diversity.
It's Official: El Niño For California In 2010
- Jan. 20
- Environment
The recent wave of storms to hit California is being attributed to El Niño conditions. The National Weather Service long-range forecast has the wet pattern continuing through March.
Keeping Copper Out Of San Diego Bay
- Jan. 5
- Environment
The Port of San Diego wants to eliminate the use of copper-based paint on the hulls of recreational boats in San Diego Bay. The goal is to reduce harm to marine life.
The Ethics of Brain Stimulation to Treat Disease
- Jan. 5
- These Days
- Health
As part of our monthly series on ethics in science and technology, we'll look at the growing practice of deep-brain stimulation to treat illnesses that range from chronic pain to Parkinson's disease.
Futurists Reflect On The End Of A Decade
- Dec. 22
- These Days
What are the most significant things that have happened over the last decade? Did the 2000s live up to our expectations? And, what are the predictions for the next decade? We speak to a futurist and an expert on computer science about the 2000s and beyond.
Science Education Under Microscope
- Dec. 15
- Education
A group of science supporters called on San Diego Unified school trustees yesterday to make science education a priority by protecting science initiatives from budget cuts.
Perceptions of the Tree of Life Before and After Darwin
- Dec. 15
- These Days
The Tree of Life is commonly associated with Charles Darwin, though its iconography predates the theory of evolution. We speak with a local professor of biology about the perceptions of the Tree of Life before and after Darwin.
Live From Copenhagen: Calif. Team To Host Discussion
- Dec. 15
- Environment
- Economy
California’s Climate Team will hold a live video conference from the UN Summit in Copenhagen to respond directly to questions from San Diegans.
Group Urges San Diego Unified To Save Science Education
- Dec. 15
- Education
A group of concerned citizens is calling on San Diego Unified to save science education and adopt a 'green-tech' focus in the process.
Science Videos
Microgravity Undergrad Research with NASA
Engineering students at UC San Diego are studying the fluid dynamics of water in order to build a more comfortable and sanitary urine collection device for space travel.
Palomar Observatory
Scientists at the Palomar Observatory, in collaboration with international partners, are embarking on a five-year observing project expected to unveil types of astronomical objects that have never been observed before.
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