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Please join us for a talk with Benjamin Smarr, PhD. Q & A to follow. About Benjamin Smarr | Dr. Smarr's research focuses on time series analysis in biological systems. He emphasizes practical information extraction for translational applications. His background in biological rhythms and neuroendocrinology gives him a rare perspective into the current challenges for data science and engineering on biological systems. His lab develops novel approaches to get more information out of data generated over time and within-individuals. Prof. Smarr's aim is to leverage his expertise in biological dynamics to increase precision in health algorithms, with a special focus on increasing equity of health tech efficacy over diverse populations. Dr. Smarr has received fellowships and funding from NSF, NIH, DoD, and many private partners, and his views have been featured by prominent media outlets, including BBC, Forbes, WIRED, and many others. He received his PhD from University of Washington and was a postdoc at UC Berkeley before joining the Shu Chen-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering and the Halicioglu Data Science Institute at UCSD.

In February, San Diego Museum Month commemorates its 35th anniversary, showcasing more than 60 museums and cultural institutions across San Diego County.

There are greater efforts to put Indigenous voices at the forefront when it comes to protecting the environment.

NASA still is not sure when two astronauts might come home in Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft.

The galaxies' fanciful names belie their actual ages: In this case of the Penguin and the Egg, it’s the Egg that came first.

Advocate for the planet by going on an adventure to save the Earth with San Diego Children's Discovery Museum! Celebrate our planet and find your passion for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM) on March 23 from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Explore over 15 hands-on activity booths, enjoy food available for purchase, and an immersive butterfly experience. Interact with live butterflies, plant your own seeds, dive into the wonderful world of worms, and more! Visit sdcdm.org/NatureNight to get your tickets. Members: $10 Children and Adults: $15 Military/Veterans: $9 EBT/WIC/SNAP: $2 Stay Connected on Facebook / Instagram

Valentina Petrillo fell in love with athletics as a 7-year-old while watching Italian sprinter Pietro Mennea win gold in the 200 meters at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. She wanted to be like him.

The San Diego City Council voted 6-2 Tuesday to substantially change the city’s regulation of surveillance technology. Privacy rights advocates say the changes, which were pushed by Mayor Todd Gloria’s office, water down hard-fought protections against surveillance overreach.

"What we're seeing is tip of the iceberg" because of weaknesses in the surveillance system, says Dr. Dimie Ogoina, chair of the WHO's emergency committee.

Voyager 1 has been traveling through space since 1977, and some scientists hoped it could keep sending back science data for 50 years. But a serious glitch has put that milestone in jeopardy.