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A Look At The Salk Institute Since Gender Discrimination Settlements
- April 24
- By Marissa Cabrera, Mark Sauer
With lawsuits now settled, a new story examines the culture at The Salk Institute and what may be in store for the next generation of women scientists at the scientific research institute in La Jolla.
Roundtable: San Diego’s Balancing Act On Homelessness
- April 19
- By Bennett Lacy
San Diego moves forward with new support and enforcement on the homelessness issue, a public vote on the Convention Center expansion may be moved to March, and Qualcomm stock rises on the news of its settlement with Apple.
Firebird Plane Can Have Pilot, Or Not
- April 18
- By Erik Anderson
A plane developed and designed in San Diego could become a widely used surveillance tool.
Why Southern California Is Ripe For A Large Earthquake
- April 17
- By Bennett Lacy, Jade Hindmon
A recent report by the U.S. Geological Survey shows California has gone more than 100 years without a significant land-rupturing earthquake. It has been nine years since a major earthquake of magnitude 6.0 or stronger was felt in the San Diego region.
Salk Scientists Plan To Combat Climate Change With Plants
- April 17
- By Mark Sauer, Megan Burke
A team of plant scientists at The Salk Institute believes their simple idea of harnessing the power of plants to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it in their roots could have a dramatic impact on efforts to combat climate change.
SDSU Astronomers Discover Third Planet In Two-Star Solar System
- April 16
- By City News Service
The researchers spotted the Neptune-to-Saturn-sized planet between the system's two previously observed planets while monitoring data from NASA's Kepler telescope.
Jury Selection Begins In Antitrust Lawsuit Between Apple And Qualcomm
- April 15
- By City News Service
Jury selection is scheduled to begin today in a case between technology giants Apple and Qualcomm, with Apple seeking billions over what it claims are exorbitant and unfair fees Qualcomm allegedly charged for the use of Qualcomm chips in iPhones.
Roundtable: Julian Firefighters Standoff
- April 12
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
A standoff in Julian over the future of its volunteer fire department, county supervisors want a comprehensive strategy for electric cars, and Elise Hu talks about her work as a reporter for NPR.
UCSD Researcher: 'Bee Safe' Label May Not Live Up To Promise
- April 11
- By Erik Anderson
A San Diego researcher said a recently developed pesticide sold as a "BeeSafe" product may still put the winged pollinators at risk.
San Diego Zoo To Be Subject Of New Animal Planet Series Later This Year
- April 10
- By City News Service
The series is intended to give Animal Planet viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the zoo's daily goings-on, as well as San Diego Zoo Global's efforts to curb species extinction and protect vulnerable animal populations in the wild.