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Spring is in the air, and the natural world is abuzz. Join the family-friendly spring festival celebrating nature’s renewal. Learn why flowers and pollinators need each other and discover ways you can help pollinators thrive. Nature Collective Discovery Booths will explore traveling seeds—did you know plants have a unique way of spreading their seeds? Discover the variety of ways seeds may fly, float, or burst into the world! They will also explore amazing nests—spring is an exciting time for birds. Discover all the unique nests built by our feathered friends, from tiny “hummers” to intricate weavers. There will also be an Eco-Scavenger Hunt + Craft, live animals, face painting, and a bounce house. Presented by County of San Diego Parks and Recreation with support from Nature Collective. The event encourages zero-waste and eco-friendly practices. Please bring reusable bottles and cups. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. All ages (best suited for children aged 12 and younger) RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/spring-nature-festival-may-4-2025/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

The car you drive years in the future might run off a battery being invented in a lab today. Companies in China and the United States are racing to perfect and scale up next-generation technologies.

At the World Health Assembly, 193 member nations voted to adopt a treat calling for better preventive measures and global cooperation. But there are still details to hash out.

Your bi-monthly premiere of inebriated edutainment! It’s a bit like TED Talks, but funnier, filthier and with booze! Science presentations every other month at the Kensington Club. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Bar is cash only! Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/nerd-nite-san-diego-54

The nation's aviation infrastructure is again under scrutiny, following a series of paralyzing communications and radar outages at some of the country's busiest airports. Here is a look at the scientific origins of radar.

Your 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 TED Talks, but funnier, filthier and with booze! Science presentations, trivia, fun games and networking! Join us every other month at the Kensington Club. Join us for at the Kensington Club for this month's groundbreaking science on topics in marine science (octopus!), genetics, and metabolic signaling! Doors open at 6 p.m.! The show starts promptly at 7 p.m. 21+ only Cash at the bar only, ATM available. Please arrive early to grab seats, drinks, and food in nearby restaurants. Outside food is permitted. Parking: Street parking may be limited and we strongly encourage you to use ride-share to be safe. Visit: https://events.humanitix.com/nerd-nite-san-diego-april-3

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Join us for San Diego Central Library's Fantastical Fiction Forum, where we discuss fantasy, horror, and science fiction books in a friendly, inclusive group! Our April discussion book is: “These Burning Stars,” by Bethany Jacobs. This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we will meet in the Sullivan Library Commission Room on the 9th floor of the library. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. For further information, or to sign up, please visit our event calendar: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/fantastical-fiction-forum-423005 Help us build a community based on the shared appreciation of speculative fiction!

The agency forecasts weather, manages fisheries, and researches the world's oceans, atmosphere, and climate. The proposed budget cuts would slash the climate work entirely.

A deep dive on gossip. Revolutionary history. A meditation on muscle. A closer look at the color blue. And memoirs galore. There's something for everyone on this nonfiction summer reading list.

The huge amphibians "will literally just feed on anything that fits into their mouth" — including turtle hatchlings. Clearing thousands of frogs from ponds helped other species stage a comeback.