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San Diego Biologist Finds Fish Living In Extremely Low Oxygen Content Waters
- Dec. 11
- By Erik Anderson
A San Diego marine biologist has found two species of fish that can live in water with almost no oxygen content.
Researchers Drawing Link Between Brain Development, Screen Time
- Dec. 11
- By Jade Hindmon
Can the amount of time spent on social media impact the development of teenager's brain?
A Decade After Death Patient HM Inspires Plans For Brain Museum In Downtown San Diego
- Dec. 4
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Megan Burke
Sunday marked 10 years since the death of Patient HM, identified after death as Henry Molaison, whose brain was the most studied in medical research history.
San Diego Authorities Warn The Public About Scams This Holiday Season
- Dec. 4
- By Matt Hoffman
The IRS, FBI, Better Business Bureau and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office are teaming up to warn consumers about scams this holiday season.
San Diego Rhino Making Transition To New Life In Africa
- Nov. 29
- By Erik Anderson
A rhino, born and raised in San Diego, is adjusting to a new home in Tanzania.
San Diego Researchers Question Ethics Of Chinese Scientist Who Claims To Have Genetically Modified Babies
- Nov. 28
- By Matt Hoffman
The scientist, He Jiankui, who claims to be the first to successfully genetically alter twins in China, said his work has been submitted to a scientific journal, but many in the scientific community have concerns about his process.
San Diego City Attorney Announces Charges In Ivory Trafficking Case
- Nov. 28
- By City News Service
The Carlton Gallery in La Jolla, its owner and an employee are facing criminal charges for allegedly trafficking $1.3 million in illegal ivory, San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott announced Wednesday.
Iranian Hackers Charged In US Ransomware Scheme, Including Attack On Port Of San Diego
- Nov. 28
- By Associated Press
Two Iranian computer hackers were charged Wednesday in connection with a multimillion-dollar cybercrime and extortion scheme that targeted government agencies, cities and businesses, the Justice Department said.
'Flawless': NASA Craft Lands On Mars After Perilous Journey
- Nov. 27
- By Associated Press
A NASA spacecraft designed to drill down into Mars' interior landed on the planet Monday after a perilous, supersonic plunge through its red skies, setting off jubilation among scientists who had waited in white-knuckle suspense for confirmation to arrive across 100 million miles of space.
Roundtable: California And Climate Change
- Nov. 23
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
The current impacts of climate change, how local communities are adapting, and California's emerging leadership on the issue.