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'We, Robots' Takes Scholarly, Satirical Aim At Science

Curtis White is no enemy of science, but his new book criticizes what he sees as today's overreliance on rigid thinking and social organization, and our unquestioning optimism about technology.

James F. Tomsheck, who had led U.S. Customs and Border Protection's internal affairs office since 2006, is shown in this undated photo.

Immigration Agency Internal Affairs Boss Replaced

U.S. Customs and Border Protection replaced its internal affairs chief, the agency said Monday.

Nadja Michael as Judith and Mikhail Petrenko as Bluebeard in Bartók's “Bluebeard's Castle.”

GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET: Iolanta/Bluebeard's Castle

Airs Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 12 p.m. on KPBS TV

Pipes under construction that will eventually move water between treatment facilities at the Carlsbad desalination plant, September 4, 2014.

How California's New Environmental Regulations On Desalination Affect Carlsbad's Plant

California's water board adopted environmental guidelines for building and operating desalination plants. But critics of the process say the rules are not strict or clear enough to make sure desalination plants are environmentally sound.

What's In His Kiss? 80 Million Bacteria

My love comes with microbes, with 80 million bacteria in a single kiss. And couples who share more than nine long kisses a day end up with similar mouth microbiomes. Pucker up!

AMERICAN MASTERS: The Boomer List

Airs Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

For the cafe scene, there are panes of glass angled over the cafe so that it reflects what's on the tables and allows the audience a view of the food being served as well a glimpse of the cobblestone texture on the stage floor. All this brings a level of realism to the current San Diego Opera production of "La Bohème."

San Diego Opera's 'La Bohème' Serves Up A Tasty Take On Puccini's Opera

Behind the scenes look at the detailed production design

A Philadelphia Police officer demonstrates a body-worn camera being used as part of a pilot project last December.

Police Departments Issuing Body Cameras Discover Drawbacks

They are being hailed as a technological solution to bad police-community relationships, but research on the cameras' impact is thin, and some departments are dealing with unintended consequences.

Top row, left to right: Cover art for Wilco, Kamasi Washington and Grimes; Middle row, left to right: Sufjan Stevens, Chvrches and Kendrick Lamar; Bottom row, left to right: Father John Misty, Joanna Newsom, Courtney Barnett

Poll Results: Listeners Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2015

You voted! We counted! Here are the results of our 2015 Listener Poll for the year's best albums.

When Talking About Sexual Consent, YA Books Can Be A Parent's Best Friend

Today's young adult novels deal with consent, sexual assault and the pressures of sexting, among other things. For parents who aren't comfortable broaching those subjects, these books can help.

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