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A new report shows rapid development of new cancer treatment and detection is helping people live more. But more people are also getting diagnosed, and at younger ages.

Nerd Nite is an informal gathering where nerds get together for nerdery of all sorts.. well, mostly fun science presentations while drinking and mingling. A bi-monthly premiere of inebriated edutainment! The best & only regular science event in San Diego that makes you think while you drink! It's a bit like TEDx ... but with drinks. There is a little bit for everyone! Doors open at 6 p.m. Bar is CASH ONLY. "Shocks, scares & sky wars" Do you "feel" the horror? Can zapping the brain improve mental health? And... Immortal combat: flying fighter jets with AI. Come join us for our 47th event. We have a fantastic lineup of three scientists and some thought-provoking topics. Three local scientists will share their passion for healing the brain, flying machines, designing artificial intelligence and more! For more information visit: sandiego.nerdnite.com Stay Connected on Facebook

Blue Water Film Festival celebrates UN – World Water Day and promotes San Diego, California as a hub for marine science, naval exploration and an epicenter for environmental storytelling. The mission of the Blue Water Film Festival is to encourage attendees to think broadly about how climate change affects planet Earth and think deeply about the universal concerns and actions needed to bring us into balance. 50% of all film selections are non-US productions, helping to fulfill the festival mission of promoting cross-cultural understanding through film. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Driverless cars are expanding into more markets across the country. In San Francisco they're already ubiquitous, but the robo-taxis' behaviors are unsettling riders.

Washington Post editors lost faith in former tech columnist Taylor Lorenz, who called President Biden a "war criminal" and initially misled them about it. She has launched a new digital magazine.

The new coverage includes practices such as music therapy, sweat lodges, and drumming, which are integral to Native healing traditions and have proved helpful for addiction among other health issues.

Scientists at Scripps Research discovered a molecule that stops the burning of fat during periods of fasting. Understanding its power could lead to therapies that make burning fat easier for overweight people.

The Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park hosted an eclipse viewing party Monday, where hundreds of spectators experienced the once-in-a-generation astronomical event.

A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name.

With a skin sample from a 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth, scientists are gaining new insights into what made the animals tick. The findings could also help controversial de-extinction efforts.