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Join the Library Shop SD at the San Diego Central Library @ Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common to celebrate the release of "More Everything Forever." This event will be located in the Shiley Suite on the 9th floor. This author event includes a conversation, Q&A, and the opportunity to get your book signed. RSVP required. Adam Becker is a science journalist with a PhD in astrophysics, and he has a bone to pick with the pseudo-scientific claims of some noted tech moguls. Join Library Shop SD for a fascinating and empowering author talk, as Dr. Becker presents "More Everything Forever: AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley’s Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity." When figures like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman make big claims about science and the future of humanity, it’s tempting to take them at their word — but beneath those big claims about AI, “earning to give,” and space travel, closer examination often reveals a blend of junk science, cultish mania, and political power grabs. Are they driving us toward the future, or steering the world off-course? Books may be purchased through Library Shop SD's event link. All proceeds support the San Diego Public Library. Adam Becker on Instagram

Don’t miss this upcoming tour. Witness the long-awaited aquatic dredge in action as 70,000 cubic yards of sand are removed from San Elijo Lagoon, restoring the tidal exchange in this unique wetland. Explore the salt marsh and see firsthand how it has adapted to the lack of tidal circulation. This is an incredible opportunity to learn about and experience why this habitat is so critical to many species, while also discovering nature’s resilience. The tour is weather permitting. Guests are reminded that wildlife is unpredictable; there is no guarantee of what you will see. 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. Ages 15+; Registration Required San Elijo Lagoon (meet-up location will be emailed to registered participants) RSVP: https://naturecollective.org/event/wildlife-tour-june-14-2025/ Nature Collective on Facebook / Instagram

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet President Trump at the White House, where they are expected to discuss issues including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as tariffs and trade.

This exhibition celebrates pioneering women—from early leaders like Dr. Charlotte Baker and Kate Sessions to modern innovators like Jasmine Sadler and Khamphet Pease—who’ve shaped science, technology, and education in our region. Discover how their creativity and courage continue to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders. Join us as we honor their legacy and explore how San Diego women have inspired generations of girls to dream big, break barriers, and create a future where opportunity in STEM knows no bounds. At the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

Kumeyaay historian Ethan Banegas Luiseño-Kumeyaay (SDSU-American Indian Studies) discusses the process to develop a community-engaged comic that speaks from the perspective of the Kumeyaay people. This comic is a way to tell stories of Kumeyaay people from past to present and engage with their own communities, schools, and beyond. Hear more about how tribal historians are driving the work of this visual storytelling project as a creative team brings it to life. About Ethan Ethan grew up on the Barona Reservation in San Diego County. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History, Religious Studies, and Political Science in 2009 and his Master of Arts degree in History in 2017 from the University of San Diego (USD). Banegas is owner of Kumeyaay.com and Historian for the San Diego History Center, which operates the Junípero Serra Museum. He was first published in 2017 (Indian Gaming in the Kumeyaay Nation). In 2020, he published the Kumeyaay Oral History Project, a community-based research project, after collecting thirty-three personal interviews, video-taped oral histories, and photographs from San Diego’s First People. In 2024, he published two comics—“Beyond Gaming” and “Our Past, Present, and Future”—and served as project director and author of the Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project. Through these community-based projects, Professor Banegas collected the voice of the Kumeyaay people, giving a voice to the voiceless. Mingei International Museum on Facebook / Instagram

A new KPBS report looks at how President Trump's policies are affecting San Diego, from schools and science, to criminal justice and libraries.

Child psychiatrist and mom Dr. Willough Jenkins says parents need to talk to their children about digital responsibility and safety — before they start using a smartphone or tablet.

Local scholar David Victor warns that President Donald Trump is "killing innovation," and China will reap the benefits.

From the creators of the multi-award-winning "Mesmerica" comes a brand-new epic immersive experience unlike any other. "Beautifica" is a 360 journey through worlds real and imagined, from mind-blowing particle fields to unashamedly euphoric fantastic environments almost impossible to describe. The brainchild of visionary composer James Hood, who works with some of the finest immersive animators on the planet, this family-friendly show is a feast for the senses, which will leave your spirit refreshed and your face grinning ear to ear. Beautifica is suitable for all ages, 6+ Fleet Science Center on Facebook / Instagram