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As the world watches Syria grapple with the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's brutal regime and the formation of a new government, one neighbor has emerged as having great influence over the new Syria.

Casting a ballot after serving in prison comes with joy and pain for the formerly incarcerated, particularly because not everyone has their rights restored after completing their sentence.

The USD College of Arts and Sciences and Humanities Center, along with Warwick’s bookstore, will host best-selling author Amy Tan as she discusses her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles. She will be in conversation with Noelle Norton, PhD, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences. Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world. Amy Tan is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Joy Luck Club, The Kitchen God’s Wife and The Bonesetter’s Daughter. Her essays and stories have appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines, including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Harper’s Bazaar, National Geographic, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. She is a co-producer and co-screenwriter of the film version of The Joy Luck Club and is on the board of American Bird Conservancy. She is the recipient of many honors, including the Commonwealth Gold Award, the Carl Sandburg Award. She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, in 2022, and in 2023, President Biden presented her with the National Humanities Medal. Free admission for USD students and staff by registering with your USD email and promo code. The code will be announced in the Humanities Center newsletter or you may contact us directly at humanitiescenter@sandiego.edu. Free tickets do not include a copy of the book, which will be for sale by Warwick's bookstore. Parking and Campus information here For more information visit: warwicks.com

Fixing the misfolded proteins that cause dementia and heart failure - Front Row lecture with Jeffery Kelly, PhD Description: All proteins have a correct way of “folding” themselves into their three-dimensional structures. When this folding process goes awry, including processes leading to protein misassembly, a number of devastating diseases can result. In this free Front Row lecture, Scripps Research professor Jeffery Kelly will share how he is developing novel therapeutic strategies to target these protein misfolding diseases, which lead to deterioration of the heart and brain. His multi-disciplinary research has already led to the development of an FDA-approved drug available in the pharmacy called tafamidis (Vyndaqel® and Vyndamax®): a medicine that slows the progression of the neurodegenerative disease familial amyloid polyneuropathy and the degenerative heart disease called TTR cardiomyopathy. ABOUT SCRIPPS RESEARCH Scripps Research is an independent, nonprofit biomedical institute based in La Jolla, California, and ranked one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. The Front Row lecture series, now in its seventh season, offers an exclusive glimpse into groundbreaking scientific discoveries in action. In 2024 we celebrate a century of turning vision into pioneering impact. Reserve your seat today and learn how our scientists remain at the forefront of advancing the future of science and medicine. We hope you’ll join us—in the front row—for the next century of Science Changing Life. Scripps Research on Facebook / Instagram

If the new administration embraces proposals to cut the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's budget and its mission, the public health agency could look very different than it does today.

The Sky Tonight is a live planetarium show held every month in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater. The Fleet's resident astronomer will lead you on a journey through the cosmos as we explore a new topic each month. The Sky Tonight show on the first Wednesday of every month starts at 7 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. No late seatings. After the night showings, the San Diego Astronomy Association provides free telescope viewing outdoors on the Prado in Balboa Park (weather and operational requirements permitting). NEW! The Sky Tonight: Virtual Edition at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month, via Zoom NEW! The Sky Tonight: Family Edition at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month Please note late seating or refunds for late arrivals are not permitted. Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram

A heart cockle shell has been found to let in light through a design that resembles fiber optic cables. This could inspire everything from helping coral survive to designing new camera lenses.

They make their living off the sea, but their catch is dwindling. So these traditional fisherfolk are taking steps to preserve both sea life — and their livelihood.

The 2024 San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering returns to Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is event is completely FREE and open to the public! No registration or tickets required. Come on down and join us, rain or shine, for a day filled with 100+ hands-on activities, stage performances and more! Great for all ages, pre-K to gray! EXPO DAY MAP FOOD OPTIONS: Various food vendors will be open. There will be two children’s meals available for purchase at Ultra Classics. They are hot dog, bag of chips and 12oz drink OR Uncrustable, bag of chips and 12oz drink for $12. CASHLESS VENUE: Snapdragon Stadium is a cashless venue. We encourage you to plan ahead, but should you need Reverse ATMs, they are available onsite. Reverse ATMs allow for loading cash onto a pre-paid debit card for easy ordering at the cashless concessions. Reverse ATMs are located inside the southeast and southwest gates and will be notated on the event map. FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICIES: Snapdragon does not allow outside food or beverages into the stadium. Exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs. Water: Sealed water bottles (unfrozen) as well as empty refillable water bottles no larger than 32oz are allowed into the stadium. Water is served at all of the concession stands. Drinking fountains and refill stations can be found throughout the concourse. Water Stations (Refillable): There are five refillable water stations available for guests throughout the concourse. Virtual Resources San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering on Facebook / Instagram

About two dozen chimpanzees deemed too feeble to be moved a few years ago will be going to Chimp Haven after all. The NIH said originally they'd be kept in New Mexico for their own safety.