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A new survey shows Americans are unhappy with the service they're getting — and are not afraid to let people know about it.

It's holiday time at the White House, and President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, are plunging into the season.

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.

Leila Fadel speaks with James D.J. Brown, associate professor of political science at Temple University's Japan Campus, about the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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.

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

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.

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.

A months-long investigation by The California Newsroom found that the department continues to fumble key responsibilities related to forest management and wildfire mitigation

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.