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How do scientists identify a species from a single feather fragment? Phil Unitt from the San Diego Natural History Museum will share the history and modern applications of the museum's bird collection. Discover the hidden world of museum collections and their vital role in understanding birds. Philip Unitt is the Dennis and Carol Wilson Endowed Chair of Ornithology and curator of the Department of Birds and Mammals. Phil is a specialist in subspecies identification, distribution, and history of distributional change of California birds. He has led large survey projects, organizing hundreds of volunteers; analyzed and interpreted extensive data sets; and prepared more than 4,000 bird specimens. Phil edits and produces publications on a wide variety of scientific subjects for diverse audiences, both public and professional. He authored "The San Diego County Bird Atlas" and "The Birds of San Diego County," coauthored "Birds of the Salton Sea," and is editor of "Western Birds," the regional journal of ornithology for western North America. Coronado Public Library on Facebook / Instagram

EDITOR’S NOTE: San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan is disputing the story KPBS reported on racial disparities in special charges that can lead to life without parole. KPBS’s story relied on a data analysis from a researcher who attributed cases to DAs based on disposition date. The DA’s office provided an analysis that attributed cases to DAs based on filing date. It showed no racial disparity in making these special charges against Black and white defendants when looking only at multiple murder cases during DA Stephan’s tenure. KPBS has clarified the story to include more detail about the analysis and the data it used. Go to the story to learn more. First, in a new KPBS series, we talk with a local mom who shares how she makes ends meet in San Diego County. Then, the second part of a series on Black defendants having a higher likelihood of facing charges that could lead to life without parole than their counterparts. . We also tell you details around California psychiatric hospitals having a new deadline to adjust to new staffing rules. Also, Olympic soccer is coming to San Diego! Plus, our Cinema Junkie offers a creative alternative to Super Bowl Sunday.

It can be hard enough to set a goal or New Year’s resolution, let alone succeed at it. So we asked experts about the science behind them — why we make resolutions, why they fail, and how to make them stick. Along the way, we’ll be sharing actionable advice to help you crush your New Year’s resolutions.

San Diegans can find multiple species of whales at various times throughout the year off the area's shores. On Midday Edition Tuesday, we hear from local whale experts Nicole Schriber and Domenic Biagini to learn more about some of these giant marine mammals that San Diegans can see.

The Museum of Us' new exhibition explores how race has shaped laws and daily life in San Diego. Artists Einar and Jamex De La Torre talk about their piece and what they hope visitors will take away from the collection.

San Diego County leaders agreed to use rainy-day funds for several Tijuana River sewage projects. Supervisor Paloma Aguirre talks about how the money will be spent.

EDITOR’S NOTE: San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan is disputing the story KPBS reported on racial disparities in special charges that can lead to life without parole. KPBS’s story relied on a data analysis from a researcher who attributed cases to DAs based on disposition date. The DA’s office provided an analysis that attributed cases to DAs based on filing date. It showed no racial disparity in making these special charges against Black and white defendants when looking only at multiple murder cases during DA Stephan’s tenure. KPBS has clarified the story to include more detail about the analysis and the data it used. Go to the story to learn more. First, California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing over Rady Children’s Hospital’s plans to end gender-affirming care. Then, we bring you a story about how Black defendants have a much higher likelihood of facing charges that could lead to life without parole than their counterparts. Also, a change in one of the top officials at our San Diego County Department of Animal Services. Plus, details around why a proposed tax for vacation rentals and vacant second-homes failed to pass.

The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking interest from states to host sites that could store nuclear waste and reprocess spent fuel. Rep. Mike Levin talks about what's at stake.

Independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested weeks after covering an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota. They were released Friday. We dig into what this means for press freedom and the First Amendment today.

Economist Daniel Enemark joins Midday Edition to discuss the state of the San Diego economy, as new data show ongoing affordability challenges for many in the region.