David Baillot, UC San Diego
UC San Diego’s earthquake shake table will test a ten story building built from a lightweight recycled steel to possibly expand its use for tall structures in earthquake zones.
MORE STORIES
-
It may not be a household name, but Palantir is now one of the world's most valuable companies. Its "spy tech" is set to gain more government and military work in the Trump administration. -
Rural communities are scrambling after the Trump administration canceled billions in disaster grants. Many were counting on the funds for infrastructure fixes meant to withstand future disasters. -
Sundar Pichai testified in the remedies trial that will determine the penalties Google will face for monopolizing the search engine market. -
The Justice Department has charged Amit Forlit with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, among other crimes. -
A survey of 1,700 Americans 45 and older found that 79% would want to know if they were in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. -
What started off as an antitrust trial about Google's dominance in the search engine market has led to a penalties phase that is focused on its role in artificial intelligence. -
Stargazers oppose the fast-growing constellations of low-orbiting satellites, arguing they spoil observations. Others fear more satellite collisions. -
A way for San Diego County residents to virtually track pollution from the Tijuana River in South County went live Monday, providing a real time update on beach water quality and sewage odor. -
Two members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency were given accounts on classified networks that hold highly guarded details about America's nuclear weapons, two sources tell NPR. -
The Trump administration defunded the National Institute of Health's MOSAIC grant program, which launched the careers of scientists from diverse backgrounds.
Sign up for our newsletters!
Keep up with all the latest news, arts and culture, and TV highlights from KPBS.
- Evacuation orders remain in place for wildfire in Lakeside
- San Diego journalist says she was fired after ICE raids editorial
- San Diego City Council approves rollback of ADU incentives
- Health experts say masks still matter as Trump calls for ban at protests
- Where to celebrate Juneteenth in San Diego County