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Drought and global warming have inspired San Diego scientists to explore ways to increase drought tolerance in crops. Their research will be published in the journal Science.

A San Diego State University biologist is part of a team of scientists researching the recent discovery of one of the world's tiniest lizards, which were found on an island off Madagascar.

Documentary About Would-Be Assassin

The Latino Decisions study finds Hispanics care more about economic issues, and not moral topics, when they cast ballots.

Jerry Schad, whose comprehensive guide to hiking trails in San Diego County was a must-have tabletop book for the area's outdoors fans, died today at age 61.

Airs Monday, May 23, 2011 at 10 p.m. on KPBS

The sun unleashed a powerful solar flare early Tuesday, the largest in nearly five years.

Private employers, like M&H Engineering outside Boston, are starting to hire back workers. But long-term contracts for goods and services aren't as robust as they once were. Companies say this uncertainty is making workers nervous and stifling job growth.

In the United States, an orphan disease is one that affects fewer than 200,000 patients. These conditions often involve chronic pain or fatigue, and can be controversial and difficult to diagnose. Yet they affect around 30 million Americans. Author Laurie Edwards is one such patient.

Jerry first became politically active as a high school student in Cleveland, Ohio, when he participated in the protest movement to end the Vietnam War. Even after being assaulted by fellow students, he continued undeterred.