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The Boeing Starliner launch was halted with just minutes to spare. The mission to the International Space Station was to carry two NASA astronauts. Starliner has already faced years of delays.

Curious about the hundreds of different ways STEAM surrounds us and intersects with pop culture and our everyday lives? Join 17 IF/THEN® Ambassadors, women leaders in science, math, engineering, and technology, for the second IF/THEN® STEAM Fair at the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 17 STEAM superheroes with careers including conservation biology, cosmetic chemistry, forest ecology, aerospace engineering, archaeology, computer science and robot development for three days of free STEAM fun at the Comic-Con Museum. This event is free to the public and does not require Comic-Con Convention badges. Families, teens, and kids of all ages are welcome: Participate in experiments and demonstrations like powering technology with fruit, mini-excavations, searching for wildlife with radio signals, coding robots, learning about earthquake magnitude using spaghetti and more. Watch each Ambassador give a 15 minute splash talk about their unique career pathways, days in the life with amazing STEAM jobs, anecdotes from the field, and more. Visit with a variety of coalition members with pop up tables including representatives of The Fleet Science Center, FlexAir Flight School, Cosplay for Science, the Nuevo Foundation, Exologik, and Venture Unified. For more information visit here

Books take a lot of resources to make. Digital readers do, too. What's the more sustainable option? The answer isn't straightforward.

Most of the tools tested by researchers at the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate could be used to successfully clone a wide range of voices belonging to European and American politicians.

When dinosaurs reigned some 130 million years ago, flowering plants were taking over the world. That change is sealed in ancient amber specimens on the slopes of Lebanon that Danny Azar knows so well.

The plant gets its color — and a boost in antioxidants — from genes from an edible flower. It's the first time gardeners have been able to grow a GMO crop at home.

The Paramount+ show may have been bogged down by illogical plot twists and confusing storylines in recent seasons, but it also paved the way for creative approaches and new Star Trek shows.

An exhaustive study shows that higher than normal body temperature is consistently found in people who suffer strong symptoms of clinical depression.

Premieres Friday, April 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS2 / PBS App + Encore Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. on KPBS 2. Virtuosos eventually become maestros. Host Scott Yoo looks back on the unexpected careers of cellist Yo-Yo Ma, pianist Richard Kogan, and violinist Lynn Chang. Scott learns their guiding principles in life and friendship.

Modeled after pub quizzes in Ireland and the U.K., Geeks Who Drink is an authentic homegrown trivia quiz. It’s a great way to drink with friends, without burning brain cells. And it’s where useless knowledge means everything. Our quizzes cover everything from Hungary to The Hunger Games, from science to sports, from the Billboard Hot 100 to Better Call Saul. Each quiz consists of seven rounds of eight questions each, in a variety of formats, including audio and visual rounds. Teams can be up to six players, so bring your smartest friends (or some likable dummies)—or come solo. We can always help you join a team! No reservations needed, just show up! Winning teams get bar cash and other prizes, depending on the venue. Bonus questions sprinkled throughout the quiz will net you additional goodies. But mostly it’s about establishing your dominance—or at least pleasantly surprising yourself. You’re into that, right? For more information visit: geekswhodrink.com Stay Connected on Facebook