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Ryan Stevens is a first-year computer science and engineering teacher at The Grauer School, Encinitas, Calif., July 25, 2023.

There is hope of affordable housing for Grauer School teachers

The Grauer School in Encinitas received a $4.5 million grant to fund new affordable teacher housing a block from campus.

Cell biologist Uri Manor stands next to a microscopic photograph of hair cells. These reside in the inner ear and are crucial to being able to hear. San Diego, Calif. Dec 1, 2022

Salk scientist brings his personal experience to science, culture of deafness

Uri Manor is able to see himself in the genetic science of what can cause deafness.

A person taking a picture of a new graduate, along with family and friends is shown at Viejas Arena at San Diego State on May 12, 2023.

San Diego State University begins a weekend of graduations

The school will graduate more than 11,500 students at its San Diego and Imperial Valley campuses.

Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world – and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior and the biases that shape our choices.

Longtime San Diego Union-Tribune opinion editor Laura Castañeda speaks to KPBS. June 17, 2025.

How the Union-Tribune’s new owners could impact democracy in San Diego County

In other places where Alden owns newspapers, coverage of government institutions has suffered.

The drone uses a mix of artificial intelligence and more conventional programming to fly through a race course.

An AI quadcopter has beaten human champions at drone racing

The achievement marks the first time an artificial intelligence system has been able to regularly beat humans in a real-world competition and could lead to better drones in the future.

This image shows the painting "Ophelia," by John Everett Millais (1829-1896). Experts say that there's a reason that we're attracted to art and music that depict sadness.

Why beautiful sadness — in music, in art — evokes a special pleasure

People seek out art and music that combine sadness and beauty. Scientists and artists say there's good reason why we're drawn to it.

Radiolab | WNYC

On Radiolab, science meets culture and information sounds like music. Each episode of Radiolab® is an investigation -- a patchwork of people, sounds, stories and experiences centered around One Big Idea. Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is produced by WNYC public radio. Support the adventure with a donation by pasting the following URL into your browser: http://www.wnyc.org/epledge/radiolab
On Radiolab, science meets culture and information sounds like music. Each episode of Radiolab® is an investigation -- a patchwork of people, sounds, stories and experiences centered around One Big Idea. Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, Radiolab is produced by WNYC public radio. Support the adventure with a donation by pasting the following URL into your browser: http://www.wnyc.org/epledge/radiolab

Global wishes for 2024: Pay for family leave. Empower Black men. Respect rural voices

We asked leaders in global health and development to share their wishes for the new year. Here's what they hope will happen in the year ahead. And readers, we'd like to hear from you.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom answers questions during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., on Tuesday Sept, 26, 2023. On Saturday, Oct. 7, Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at limiting the price of insulin.

In big year for labor, Gov. Gavin Newsom delivers both wins and surprises

Newsom has said he has no desire to run for president. But his decisions on whether to sign or veto bills in California resonate beyond the state.

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