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Researchers say the creatures pose little threat to humans but they are concerned about the growing prevalence of invasive species — a problem made worse by global trade and climate change.

The Day of the Child or Día del Niño is celebrated in many countries in April to promote the wellbeing of children. KPBS compiled a list of events and activities you can attend with your child.

The entertainment industry was shifting dramatically even before the strikes that paused production last year. Now, many Hollywood writers are feeling the pinch.

Forget the saber-toothed tiger steaks: a new study published this week reveals that ancient humans also ate their veggies. NPR's Scott Simon marvels at the menu.

Winona LaDuke is a Harvard-educated economist, thought leader and lecturer in climate justice, renewable energy, and environmental justice. She is the co-chair of the Indigenous Women’s Network, an advocate for protecting Indigenous plants and heritage foods from patenting and genetic engineering, and she has written extensively on environmental issues. Join us as she discusses various concepts for making our economy more sustainable, improving our agricultural practices and creating a multicultural democracy. Please note registration is required and Spanish translation is available. ¿Habla español? Haz click aquí para aprender más sobre esta velada—traducción simultánea estará disponible para partcipantes. Arrive early to receive a copy of the book! 5:00 p.m. | Sustainability Resource Fair 6:00 p.m. | Author Talk 7:00 p.m. | Book Signing This program is a collaboration of the San Diego Circuit Libraries, including San Diego Public Library, San Diego County Library, University of California San Diego, San Diego State University, University of San Diego Copley Library and Law Library, and California State University San Marcos. The resource fair will include tables, information and more. Sustainability partners will also be joining, including the Solana Center, SANDAG, City of San Diego Community Emergency Response Team, City of San Diego Environmental Services and San Diego County Sustainability & Environmental Services. Funding for this program is provided by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, under Cooperative Agreement Number U24LM014070 with the University of Iowa, Hardin Library for the Health Sciences and University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library System. For more information visit: sandiego.librarymarket.com

When Amylyx Pharmaceuticals found out its ALS drug Relyvrio didn't work, the company took the unusual step of voluntarily pulling it off the market.

The AP called the race, making Attorney General Patrick Morrisey the frontrunner going into the November election in the heavily Republican state. But a Democrat hopes for an upset.

Going to the gym is a great way to get exercise — once you get into your gym duds and motivate yourself to start working out. But in other parts of the world, there's a different way to stay fit.

Bruce Onobrakpeya was unafraid to challenge the conventions of the art world — and was celebrated for it. This giant of African art is basking in the joy of his first Smithsonian solo exhibition.

Researchers learn to add bacterial spores to the production of a common plastic so bacteria can consume it after it is landfilled or composted.