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Sail the enchanting Dalmatian Coast with KPBS’s General Manager, Deanna Mackey, aboard the 102-guest National Geographic Orion. Journey through Greece, Albania, and Croatia, exploring UNESCO treasures like Delphi and Dubrovnik. Swim in the Ionian Sea’s turquoise waters and uncover hidden gems, from Croatia’s outlying isles to Albania’s ancient ruins. Visit Butrint National Park’s archaeological wonders and go birding in Divjakë-Karavasta. With an expert expedition team—including a National Geographic Photography Expert—this unforgettable voyage blends history, nature, and discovery.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. On March 26, 2024, a massive container ship plowed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, killing six highway workers. How did the ship lose control? Why did the bridge fail so catastrophically? And how many other bridges around the world are at risk?

Rooted in African-American freedom struggles and Igbo cosmology, The Skeuomorph unfolds as a poetic meditation on technological agency and the myths we encode in our machines. At the center of the exhibition stands BLKBX (BB)—a sculptural object, a "smarter" speaker and a speculative AI entity trained on documents of African American and African Diasporic histories, biographies and philosophies of freedom. Through a multisensory installation featuring reimagined political speeches, archival fragments, and layered sonic environments, the exhibition invites visitors to consider how history reverberates in the present—shaping the voices we amplify, the ones we silence, and the futures we imagine. Co-sponsored by the Department of Visual Arts Visiting Speaker Series, this event includes panel discussion with Louis Chude-Sokei, Professor and George and Joyce Wein Chair of English and Director of the African American and Black Diaspora Studies Program at Boston University; in addition to recently publishing The Sound of Culture: Diaspora and Black Technopoetics (2015), Chude-Sokei collaborated with Berlin based electronic artists Mouse on Mars, with whom he produced the album Anarchic Artificial Intelligence (2021). Event moderated by Amy Alexander, Professor of Visual Arts and Gallery QI committee co-chair and Robert Twomey, Assistant Teaching Professor of Visual Arts and Committee Member of the Department of Visual Arts Visiting Speaker Series. Chude-Sokei and Mendi Obadike will participate via Zoom. Gallery QI on Facebook / Instagram

Comic-Con returns to San Diego on July 24. Here's how to get in the spirit early with streaming shows that celebrate cosplay, comics sci-fi and more.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže about the trans-Atlantic relationship under President Trump.

A powerful new observatory is the best hope yet for finding the elusive Planet 9, a large planet that some scientists say is hidden in our solar system.

Opens March 15, 2025 and runs through March 14, 2026 It’s time for Whovians to dust off their sonic screwdrivers because Comic-Con Museum®’s highly anticipated U.S.-premiere of the "Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder: Where Science Meets Fiction" exhibit is here in San Diego. Tickets allow guests to explore the entire museum, and DOCTOR WHO fans of all generations to be the first to see this exhibit in the U.S. The exhibition opens on March 15, 2025, and tickets can be purchased at https://www.comic-con.org/museum NOTE: Comic-Con Museum will temporarily close its exhibitions on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. The exhibitions will reopen on Saturday, March 15, 2025, with the U.S. premiere of the "Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder" exhibit. The Museum Shop will remain open during this closure, with adjusted hours of Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours of Operation: MONDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TUESDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WEDNESDAY – CLOSED THURSDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FRIDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SATURDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. SUNDAY – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Comic-Con Museum is on Facebook / Instagram / X

A U.S.-China policy expert explains what each country wants from a trade deal as top officials meet this week.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a special election on Nov. 4 to introduce new U.S. House maps. The goal is to win more Democratic seats. This move responds to Republican efforts to gain five seats in Texas.

Discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon: where fresh water and saltwater meet and mix, migratory and resident birds share a sanctuary, and many animals find a home. This guided tour will inspire all to watch and listen for various birds that rest in – and fly across – the salt marsh and mudflats. No matter the season, you can enjoy, photograph, and identify a host of native plants. The Nature Center Loop Trail is accessible, providing fun for all. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Family Friendly, Ages 9+ – Accessible Trail – Registration Required Visit: Nature Collective Hosts Discovery Tour Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook