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A 23-million-year-old rhinoceros fossil is reshaping scientists' understanding of mammal evolution.

One thing has bucked the trend of rising prices: computing. Technological advances have underpinned a consistent drop in the cost of computers. But experts say that this may be reaching a limit.

Have you ever wondered how different kinds of scientists work together to discover the history of San Diego and protect the future of its plants, animals, and people? Come travel through time as you practice anthropology and ecology! EcoLogik fuses ecology and technology to connect youth to the natural resources and science of America's National Parks. This workshop is intended for participants from elementary through high school. Registration is required. San Diego Public Library on Instagram

Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.

Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting.

Tech companies are pouring billions into AI chips and data centers. Increasingly, they are relying on debt and risky tactics. Financial analysts are worried there's a bubble that will soon pop.

A report that health secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has promised will come out this month will look at the causes of autism. Many worry it will have claims unsupported by science.

Fleet Science Center presents an Under Pressure Don’t Try This At Home show that puts the fun in looking at the power and strength of air. Air is a powerful thing, and although we might not think about it, we are under its pressure every second of our lives! From balloons to vacuums, learn just how strong air can be through exciting, engaging demonstrations involving the physics of air. With this high-energy and educational performance filled with interactive demonstrations audiences of all ages can get excited about science. Library programs supported by the Friends of the North Clairemont Branch Library

It has happened to all of us before. We walk into a family gathering and rather than saying hello, our child darts the other way and tries to hide behind us. This can make us feel self conscious. To make things trickier, the more we want our child to engage, the more they burrow into our legs. This is temperament at work. Temperament is a child’s inborn way of approaching the world — the “why” that explains the meaning of her behavior.

We discuss the latest on redistricting efforts with California state Sen. Akilah Weber and UC San Diego political scientist Thad Kousser.