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If the guy skeeters can't hear the buzz of females ... no mating, no new generations. The results of a study on mosquito hearing could lead to a different kind of population control tool.

Everyone knows that red means danger, but how did purple become a cautionary color? At an EPA conference in the late 1990s, attendees nearly came to blows over color coding on the Air Quality Index.

The plant gets its color — and a boost in antioxidants — from genes from an edible flower. It's the first time gardeners have been able to grow a GMO crop at home.

Join us at Vineyard Grant James for a Frosted Flick to benefit our Frosted Faces. We will be watching “Best in Show,” a comedic behind-the-scenes look into the highly competitive and cut-throat world of dog shows through the eyes of a group of ruthless dog owners. Vineyard Grant James will be serving their wines for purchase at a discounted price, and your ticket donation includes non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to munch on for you AND your dog! Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome! DONATION: $20 online/$25 at the door Includes non-alcoholic beverages and snacks Tickets: www.frostedfacesfoundation.org/frosted-flick Arrive early between 6-7 p.m. to set up your chair/throw out blankets, purchase wine, and participate in fundraising events Movie starts at dusk ~7 p.m. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Isolated at the bottom of the map, the Bayou City had to build its scene from scratch, and its influence inched ever outward. Today you can hear its pulse everywhere, beating slow and low.

On Wednesday night Southern Californians will get their best look at a comet that hasn’t passed this close to Earth in 50,000 years.

Discover a broad spectrum of this year's most compelling classical music, from symphonic hell rides and soaring voices to searing string quartets, cathartic choirs and one amazing comeback.

The album's not dead! Want proof? NPR Music's list of the best albums of 2023 features masterworks by veterans, newcomers, iconoclasts and at least one supergroup.

Imperial Beach’s Sun & Sea Festival is one of San Diego County’s most popular and fun events. Our professional sandcastle building competition will feature top San Diego sculptors. These means that there will be fewer sandcastles to view this year as we work our way out of the pandemic. The Kids-n-Kastles competition, for kids 10-years and under, will take place in the morning, thanks to sponsor Imperial Beach Optimist Club. Sign up early if you want to participate. While you are here, stop by one of the many restaurants and beach boutiques and enjoy your day in Imperial Beach. Visit: https://sunandseafestival.com/ Schedule of Events: Friday, July 15 at Portwood Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Local sand-carving teams will start building on the sand close to the IB Pier. Noon to Dusk Exhibition sandcastle on display Mayor’s Breakfast at Veteran’s Park – for info and times contact https://www.imperialbeachca.gov/ 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. – The Sandcastle Ball Saturday, July 16 at Portwood Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Exhibition sandcastle on display 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local teams will complete building on the sand close to the IB Pier. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Entertainment will take place on the Portwood Pier Plaza outdoor stage. Entertainment Lineup 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sandcastle judging – This is the best time to view the sand sculptures 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Awards Ceremony at Pier Plaza Dunes Park – Imperial Beach 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kids ‘n Kastles sandcastle building competition in Dunes Park No animals, however dogs on-leash are okay in festival area. No skateboards, no smoking and no alcohol will be allowed in the festival area or on the beach.

The revered Latin Grammy winner was known for such hits as "Yolanda" and "Amo Esta Isla."