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Wadi Rum's otherworldly landscape is where Star Wars movies and The Martian were filmed. In late winter, plants emerge in this desert — but some are toxic to camels, so their herders must protect them.

This weekend in the arts: Tijuana Design Week; "Voice Out"; "Materiality"; Wu Man and the La Jolla Symphony; saxophone with the San Diego Symphony; City Ballet's "Carmen"; Mara Altman's "A Little Shelf Love"; Leonard Patton Trio; moondaddy and more.

Gautier Capuçon, cello; Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano “Among the constellation of young cellists, Gautier Capuçon shines brightly.” — The Telegraph “Thibaudet is always poetically refined and plays with delicacy and colour.” — BBC Classical Music magazine La Jolla Music Society on Facebook / Instagram

A new art-house drama tells three stories that span the century — and connect to one tree. Silent Friend will open your eyes to the beauty of the natural world.

Border officials encourage travelers to declare all agriculture products, including flowers and plants to avoid potential penalties and to protect U.S. agriculture.

A new study finds that horse whinnies are made of both a high and a low frequency, generated by different parts of the vocal tract. The two-tone sound may help horses convey more complex information.

Since September, the Trump administration has carried out more than twenty strikes on boats it claims are run by drug traffickers, killing more than 100 people.

George Lucas finally came to the stage at Comic-Con Sunday to an ovation from thousands, some holding light sabers in the air, with soaring “Star Wars” music filling the room.

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's signature tariffs. But the president has other tariff tools, and consumers shouldn't expect cheaper prices anytime soon, economists say.

Get ready for an exciting and family-friendly Fall Festival full of adventure and discovery! Don’t miss your chance to explore nature’s amazing and quirky creatures—trust us, they’re not as spooky as they seem. Dive into the fun by joining our exciting costume contest, get creative with hands-on nature crafts, and experience live animal encounters that will wow everyone. Plus, explore the fascinating Nature Collective Discovery Booths, with highlights including: • Native plants — learn how some of San Diego’s most unique and bizarre plants have incredible tricks to survive our hot summers, from poking leaves to delightful scents. • Tide pools — discover the cool, slimy, and mysterious ocean creatures hiding among rocky shores and beaches. Fall low tides reveal these underwater wonders waiting to be explored! And that’s not all—enjoy Face Painting and bounce your way into fun! Sponsored by San Diego Parks and Recreation and supported by Nature Collective, this event is perfect for nature lovers and families alike. Remember to bring reusable bottles and cups to help us keep the event eco-friendly. Come explore, learn, and have a blast with us! Visit: https://naturecollective.org/event/fall-festival-october-19-2025/ Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook