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Death cap mushrooms look harmless, but are responsible for the majority of the world's mushroom-related deaths. California officials say 21 people have been sickened in recent weeks, one fatally.

The council voted unanimously for 52 of the policies, which included items such as SWAT robots and vehicle trackers. The remaining two items proved far more contentious.

Join us for Ancient DNA: New Revelations, a free CARTA public symposium! Dramatic advances in ancient DNA technologies have revolutionized our understanding of the human past. Since the publication of the first ancient human genomes in 2010, the field of archaeogenomics has grown at an astonishing pace, and today the genomes of more than 10,000 ancient humans have been sequenced. From discovering surprising new members of the human lineage to revealing the unexpected histories of infectious diseases to tracking the great migrations that laid the foundations of present-day societies, ancient DNA is rewriting the human story. This symposium explores the diverse applications of archaeogenomics in shaping not only a new vision of the human past, but also in creating a greater understanding of the present and our shared human future. This symposium is an update to our April 2016 event, Ancient DNA and Human Evolution. Event Details Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 Time: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Pacific) Location: Salk Institute & Live Webcast More Information & Registration: https://carta.anthropogeny.org/ This is a public symposium presented by the Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny. Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny on Facebook / Instagram

While many modern plants use colorful flowers to attract pollinators, ancient palm-like plants called cycads lure them by heating up and glowing in the infrared.

Stream with KPBS+ / Premieres Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Encores Sunday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV and Monday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Did you know there was once an active volcano in Carlsbad? You can see the evidence if you know where to look. We pay a visit to the Bancroft House Museum, an historic East County Church, and our city's highest spot. Plus some historic video of the first day of Public Television in San Diego, things sent in by viewers and more!

Give it a Spin! 1-Day Wheel Throwing Workshop Date: Sunday, September 7, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tuition: $30 per person, additional $20 for trim plus choice of glaze and firing Spend your next friend get-together or date night in our ceramics lab by giving it a spin! Our open lab hours will allow you to try out work on the wheel. If you like what you make or want to learn more, you can sign up for more in-depth classes or keep coming back to gain hands-on experience. Skills: Learn to use the wheel, how to throw, center clay, alter shapes, learn to trim and use glazes. Ages 16+ Please note that Give It A Spin! workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. ICA San Diego on Facebook / Intagram

Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.

It's called the "graduation" approach — both financial and moral support to help people move from extreme poverty to self-sufficiency. But in this innovative Uganda project, something isn't clicking.

The British broadcaster apologized to Trump last month, calling the edit an "error of judgment," but denies its reporting was defamatory.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. The true story of a Jazz Age trailblazer — 95-year-old entertainer Norma Miller. The engaging biography highlights the life, career and indomitable spirit of the Harlem-born actress, dancer and choreographer known as "The Queen of Swing." Discovered at the age of 12, Miller's show business career has spanned seven decades.