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When a group of startups set out to solve an age-old problem with new technology, they met unexpected resistance from conservationists who saw the idea as misguided at best — and dangerous at worst.

U.S. groups will gather for community service projects to honor Martin Luther King Jr., but some say more is needed.

The state Republican Party is extremely confident the system will work Monday, but election experts can't help but notice parallels to Iowa Democrats' disastrous technology in 2020.

Del. Don Scott, a rising star among Virginia Democrats with a unique personal story, was voted in as speaker of the Virginia Statehouse.

Encore Wednesday, Jan.10, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Encores Sunday, Jan. 14 at 10 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. Not currently available to stream on demand. The moment when Vincent van Gogh looked into a mirror, held up a blade and cut into his own ear defines his turbulent life and art. But what did he really do on the night of Dec. 23, 1888, in the town of Arles? What was his state of mind? No one has been clear on the details … until now.

Long COVID patients can experience severe energy crashes after physical exertion. New research provides clear evidence that there's a biological basis for the symptoms.

Paranormal researcher, author and writer Nicole Strickland has been researching the RMS Queen Mary since 2005, and in this presentation she will give a detailed overview of the liner’s remarkable history, its resident spiritual energies and theories for its hauntings. She will also share paranormal data in the form of audio, video, and photography from various ship locations. This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to preregister. Audience: Adults, SeniorNicole Strickland on Facebook / InstagramSan Diego Oasis on Facebook

What exactly is the American Dream? For Alaudin Ullah’s Bangladesh-born parents, it means opportunity and a stable job. But to comedian Alaudin, America is the home of the New York Yankees and George Carlin.In an autobiographical solo show that the Hartford Courant calls “memorable and meaningful,” Ullah and musician Avirodh Sharma take audiences on a journey of vivid remembrances and discoveries from 1930s India (now Bangladesh) to 1970s Spanish Harlem to present-day Hollywood. Through comedy and music, this remarkable play, directed by the acclaimed Chay Yew, recounts the immigrant experience, how this country gets made, and the dreams of those who make it.Related links:The Old Globe: website | Instagram | Facebook

In Pakistan, illiterate fishermen have become citizen scientists, helping to revive the fortunes of the endangered Indus River dolphin.

Infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan says it's the question he's asked most often about SARS-CoV-2. So how does that happen? Here's his answer.