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  • Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas is seen over the hills near the village of Aguas Blancas, Lavalleja Department, Uruguay, at dawn on Sept. 28,.
    Rare comet to streak across night sky. Here’s how you can see it
    Your unusual chance to see a comet in the sky is here. C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS was discovered by astronomers in 2023 — and will appear to the naked eye over the next couple weeks.
  • Black Comix Day
    Black Comix Day returns to World Beat Center in Balboa Park on Feb. 19-20 (Saturday-Sunday). This event is FREE to the public and open between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. RELATED: Black Comix Day returns to WorldBeat Cultural Center (KPBS feature) Come and meet professional Black artists and writers in the comic book industry including creators from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Image Comics and a host of Black-owned independent publishers. There will also be Interactive Games and Activities in our Kids Zone. Outside of the main exhibitors floor there will be two featured panels: Saturday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. will be a discussion on the challenges of doing "Black Business Today". Sunday, Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. will be a discussion with "Black Women In Comics", concerning their challenges and triumphs in todays climate. Don't miss this FANTASTIC family friendly event, celebrating Black Culture in the world of Comic Books. Register online here. Related links: WorldBeat Center on Facebook WorldBeat Center on Instagram
  • A woman fills bottles with water from a public spigot in front of a bombed out student dormitory in Dobropillya, Ukraine, on Oct. 17.
    Near the front line of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainians are bracing for the U.S. election
    In Ukraine's industrial east, near the front line in the almost 3-year-old war with Russia, Ukrainians are bracing for a U.S. election they fear will have major repercussions for their country.
  • How is the world doing on climate change? Not great
    Greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise and the world is still on track for severe climate change impacts, a new U.N. report finds. Action this decade will be essential.
  • Calder Kamin with her animal sculptures made of trash
    CRAFT IN AMERICA: Play
    Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2. This episode explores the intersection of play and artistry, featuring Calder Kamin, Lorena Robletto, Roberto Benavidez, Schroeder Cherry, the Cotsen Children's Library, Chris Green, and the Skirball Cultural Center.
  • Jaiden Skinner, left, and Nani Hicks check on their neighborhood as high winds, rain and storm surge from Hurricane Debby inundate Cedar Key, Florida, on Monday, August 5.
    Hurricane Debby inundates northern Florida with heavy rains and flooding
    Debby came ashore just west of Steinhatchee, along the state's Big Bend region. It arrived with sustained winds of 80 mph, and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of utility customers.
  • President-elect Trump announced former acting ICE director Tom Homan (left) as his incoming border czar, joining a long list of presidents who have appointed czars to oversee specific issues — like Obama's "car czar" Steven Rattner (right).
    One thing Trump and Obama have in common: a fondness for 'czars'
    Trump is the latest president to appoint a czar to deal with a particular issue — in this case, the border. But what does that mean? A look at the controversial history of government czars.
  • Ghostface Killah wearing his iconic gold eagle cuff.
    The history of hip-hop, told through bling
    The extravagant jewelry worn by hip-hop artists has meaning beyond the shiny surfaces.
  • San Ysidro health care workers are part of a statewide initiative called My Vote. My Health aimed to increase voter turnout.
    Health care providers push for voter engagement as part of public health campaign
    A statewide initiative called "My Vote. My Health" aims to increase voter turnout among low-income and minority residents.
  • Sofia Gubaidulina, the composer who fused sound and spirituality, has died at age 93
    One of the first modern women composers to reach international acclaim, Gubaidulina wrote bold music, inspired by Eastern and Western philosophies, and the joy of sound itself.
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