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A brain surgeon explains how children’s brains work and how screen time might have an impact on how young brains develop.

Join us for the next installment of our Signature Event Series featuring distinguished alumni authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 and S.B. Divya MEng ’00. Drawing from their latest works, “Freeset” and “Loka,” the authors will explore how speculative fiction can address timely societal issues, including identity, memory and technology. The conversation will be moderated and will take place on Wednesday, May 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Seuss Room at Geisel Library. Admission is free and open to the public with required registration. Books will be available for purchase from the UC San Diego Bookstore during the reception, including the following titles: Sarina Dahlan ’98 “Freeset” “Preset” “Reset” S.B. Divya MEng ’00 “Machinehood” “Runtime” “Meru” (limited quantity) “Loka” (limited quantity) This event is part of the Library’s Signature Event Series, established in 2020 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Geisel Library and made possible through the generous support of sponsors and Library Associates. About the Authors Sarina Dahlan ’98 is the author of the bestselling Four Cities trilogy — “Reset,” “Preset” and “Freeset” — as well as “Shadow Play: Ten Tales from the In-between.” Born into an Indonesian family in Thailand and immigrating to the United States at age 12, Dahlan brings a global perspective to her work, influenced by folklore, mythology and Japanese manga. A UC San Diego alumna with degrees in psychology and visual arts, her writing explores memory, identity and the cost of utopia. S.B. Divya, MEng ’00 is a Hugo- and Nebula-nominated author whose work bridges hard science and imaginative storytelling. Her novels include “Machinehood,” “Meru” and “Loka,” which examine themes such as automation, cultural identity and artificial intelligence. A former electrical engineer with degrees in computational neuroscience and signal processing from UC San Diego, Divya’s fiction often reflects her technical background and challenges conventional genre boundaries. Partners: UC San Diego School of Arts & Humanities & Jacobs School of Engineering

The Trump administration has so far frozen about $11 billion in research funding. University leaders say no other source can fill the void.

From space travel to military operations to the future of green energy, the U.S. has become reliant on Elon Musk's business empire. But it won't be easy for the government to end its reliance on Musk.

Politifest 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies. This annual public affairs summit, organized by Voice of San Diego, focuses on pressing local and national issues through debates, panels, and interviews with experts. While full details are still to come, previous Politifest events have explored housing, homelessness, climate preparedness, and more. Voice of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

For parents who grew up on Mario Bros, navigating today’s video game landscape can be daunting. The following will give you better insight into your children’s gaming lives.

We discuss the First Amendment rights of protestors as demonstrations take place across U.S. cities. And, the right to due process for citizens and noncitizens.

San Diego Wikimedians User Group has reserved the Community Room at the San Diego Public Library North University Branch. We shall be open to the public and will teach those interested in learning more about Wikipedia how to edit/modify/create content on Wikipedia, how to upload content onto Wikimedia Commons, and answer any questions the public may have. We are seeking experienced users/editors of Wikipedia to assist members of the public in editing Wikipedia. "The San Diego Public Library neither endorses nor sponsors this event." — San Diego Public Library Meeting Room Policies Visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/San_Diego/September_2025

Jean Paul Al Arab and his 6-month-old led police on a brief foot chase during a University at Buffalo ceremony. The school said the grad violated rules about who can participate in the commencement.

California lawmakers are trying to make local government meetings more open to non-English speakers. The bill could reduce long-standing barriers to the democratic process in Imperial County.