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  • Did you know a lot of the magic in the world of Harry Potter is rooted in real science? Explore how the Harry Potter books and movies reflect concepts in genetics, chemistry, herbology and more. Event Information: ‣ This is a virtual workshop. ‣ Allowed Grades: 3rd Grade to 5th Grade ‣ Registration is requird, click here ot sign up *Registration for this event will close on November 28, 2022 @ 11:59pm.
  • A cascade of fault ruptures in Turkey that killed tens of thousands happened on an earthen rift that’s a lot like the San Andreas Fault.
  • The Salk Institute hired 12 full-time, paid high school students to conduct summer research projects.
  • When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. Show Opening Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 Visit https://www.fleetscience.org/shows/polar-express Fleet Science Center on Facebook
  • The Pentagon's latest report shows China is on track with its efforts to develop a nuclear arsenal — though their total warheads are still a fraction of that of the US.
  • This year, the Latin Grammys will be held outside the U.S., in Seville, Spain. The location raises larger questions about how the awards perpetuate inequalities related to race, class and colonialism.
  • In 2023, six nations were able to eliminate virtually all cases of at least one of the illnesses on the World Health Organization's priority list of "neglected tropical diseases."
  • Device is a monthly book discussion with a science-based twist. In each episode, we discuss a novel that uses science to drive the story’s action, and dissect the plot device for scientific plausibility.
  • The U.S. Navy is offering its 70-acre Navwar property up for bid. Developers could turn the enormous Midway area property into housing and commercial space alongside a smaller Navy complex. Then, more is being learned about the cause of COVID-19 symptoms like brain fog and the effects of long Covid. Next, on Tuesday, a federal judge struck down Title 42, the pandemic-era public health order used to expel migrants. But the judge granted a stay at the Biden administration's request, which will keep the policy in place until December 21. Then, a high wind warning is in effect for San Diego until Wednesday night and forecasters say Santa Ana conditions are also expected this weekend. And, the leaders of a San Diego nonprofit sparked a major controversy over $70,000 worth of historical antiques. Finally, with Thanksgiving just over a week away many of us are thinking about our connections to each other. A conversation with Geoff Cohen, professor of psychology at Stanford University, who explores the science behind that need for connection in a new book.
  • A SDSU research team identified 60 chemical compounds. Some appear to be toxic and half of them have never been linked to tire waste before.
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