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Vicki H. Grassian is a Distinguished Professor at the University of California San Diego with appointments in the Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Nanoengineering and Scripps Institution of Oceanography and she holds the Distinguished Chair of Physical Chemistry within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. She is also the co-Director of the Center for Aerosol Impacts on Climate and the Environment a multi-institutional NSF-Chemical Center of Innovation and the Executive Associate Dean for the Division of Physical Sciences. She will be a guest speaker for a webinar that is being hosted by The Center for Ethics in Science and Technology. Speaker: Dr. Vicki Grassian PhD, UCSD Distinguished Professor and Chair of Physical Chemistry Discussion Topic: Science, Collaboration, and Innovation Registration Link: https://dec1exploringethics.eventbrite.com Webinar Link: https://ucsd.zoom.us/j/98395271651

Ellsberg's release of what were called the "Pentagon Papers" hastened the end of the Vietnam war, prompted a landmark Supreme Court ruling and contributed to the downfall of President Richard Nixon.

A female Weedy Seadragon has transferred eggs to a male at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, a rare event and a first for the institution.

The San Diego Comic Fest is the friendly comic convention with a casual atmosphere and an intimate scale that allows fans to mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. It’s the place where you can indulge your love of comics, science fiction, and films, and meet an outstanding array of professional creators without high-priced tickets, crowding, or long lines. San Diego Comic Fest returns this April. Join us at the friendly, intimate Comic Convention experience as we celebrate the Centennial of Gene Roddenberry! Date | Thursday, April 21 through Saturday 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location | Four Point by Sheraton Get tickets here! Active Military (Friday): $12.50 Active Military (Saturday): $12.50 Active Military (Sunday): $7.50 Active Military (3 days): $25 Student ages 13-17 (Friday): $12.50 Student ages 13-17 (Saturday): $12.50 Student ages 13-17 (Sunday): $7.50 Student ages 13-17 (3 days): $25 General adult (Sunday): $15 General adult (Saturday): $25 General adult (Friday): $25 General adult (3 days): $50 For more information, please visit or call

This species of fungus, Ophiocordyceps, is known for using "mind control" on insect hosts. Humans, however, are immune.

When the documentary "Picture a Scientist" was released in 2020, it opened viewers’ eyes to the experiences of women working in STEM careers. This film focuses on discrimination against women in science, their stories of bravery, and hope for the future. It is an unflinching look at the barriers that confront these researchers, and an inspiring story of fortitude. The Nat and the National Marine Mammal Foundation are hosting a discussion on representation in the STEM fields in our own region. The watch-and-talk program will feature conversations with local women in STEM, interspersed with clips from Picture a Scientist. Please join us at The Nat to see clips from the documentary and listen to conversations on the current state—and the future—of our scientific community. This talk takes place in the Maurice and Charmaine Kaplan Theater. Date | Monday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. Location | San Diego Natural History Museum, at the Maurice and Charmaine Kaplan Theater Get tickets here! Admission ranging from $4 to $16. For more information, please visit sdnhm.org/calendar/nattalks-and-films/#none or call (619) 232-3821.

San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is the latest in a line of local Democrats to fall from grace amid sexual misconduct claims.

Universo Curioso started as a bonus episode on the space agency's flagship podcast. It's now a full show getting its pilot season. Noelia González wants the momentum to keep going.

Join us for a tour of the solar system narrated by the Fleet’s resident astronomer. Journey through the cosmos with us as we explore a new topic each month. Presentations begin with the latest news in the fields of Space Science and Astronomy, followed by an exploration of the night sky as it looks on the day of the event and closing with the topic of the month. February's The Sky Tonight presentation will be all about Constellations of the Southern Sky. Did you know that there are constellations that cannot be seen from San Diego? Some constellations can only be seen from the southern hemisphere of the Earth. Join us to learn about the constellations of the southern sky. Celebrate San Diego Museum Month learning about space and astronomy at the Fleet! Date | Wednesday, February 2 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location | Online Get tickets here! The Fleet is proud to offer flexible ticket fees from $0 to $20 for this special virtual event. Please consider purchasing a ticket in any of these categories to support the Fleet Science Center. For more information, please visit fleetscience.org/events/sky-tonight or call (619) 238-1233.

They can’t afford to take off their masks: Immunocompromised students and campus staff are highly susceptible to COVID-19, and with mask mandates dropping, some believe their schools don’t value their safety.