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How are residents in Mexicali and the Imperial County still being affected by the 7.2 magnitude Easter earthquake that struck one year ago? And, what are some of the unique things geologists have learned about the temblor over the last year? We'll look back on how the earthquake impacted our region, and discuss how the knowledge we've gained could influence theories about quake mechanics in the future.

Public vocational schools are preparing students for careers ranging from biotech to construction – jobs that don’t necessarily require a college degree. SDSU backpack journalist Brandon Stone has t

Researchers have successfully used gene therapy to increase monkeys' muscle strength. The team hopes to use the same treatment to help people with muscle-wasting diseases grow back their muscle strength.

The lawyer representing Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, accused of killing 13 people in a shooting spree at Fort Hood, raised doubts Wednesday about whether his client can get a fair trial at the post. "Can he get a fair trial at Fort Hood? I have my doubts," John Galligan told NPR's Melissa Block.

Colombia receives millions of dollars a year in U.S. aid to help combat a thriving illegal drug trade. How effective is U.S. policy there? Russell Crandall, a professor of political science at Davidson College in North Carolina, offers his insights.

Obama administration officials have outlined new details about the size and scope of valuable metals and minerals present in Afghanistan. The treasure has the potential to change the troubled country's fortunes. But the country's long list of woes -- corruption foremost among them -- will make it difficult.

The operator of Japan's tsunami-damaged nuclear plant has backed away from plans for a tricky venting of radioactive gas at one of the troubled reactors, saying that pressure inside has stabilized.

The National Academy of Sciences weighs in on a feud over global warming. At issue is a study that found the Earth is hotter now than it's been in a thousand years. Some use that as an argument that global warming has already pushed the world into extreme climate territory.

The Environmental Protection Agency has outlined a new effort to help protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest estuary. And it targets the root causes of the trouble: runoff.

As UCSD celebrates its 50th anniversary, we explore the commitment to modern art and architecture on the campus. We'll talk with campus architect Boone Hellmann and a manager from the Stuart Collection of public art.