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The original Salk Institute for Biological Studies, built in the early 1960s, has the beauty of great architecture and some fortuitous design that has helped it keep pace with advancing science.

The video-sharing app recently revealed a new beauty filter that harnesses the latest developments in artificial intelligence. It is so hyper-realistic that many TikTokkers are lashing out.

This year's MacArthur Fellows include scientists, artists and historians. The so-called MacArthur "geniuses" receive unrestricted grants of $800,000 for their "exceptional creativity" and "promise."

Cooking your bird to a safe 165 F often just results in a dry, boring plate of meat. Luckily, food scientists have studied this problem. Learn their techniques to roast your tastiest bird yet.

Although the GOP-led "Parents Bill of Rights" likely won't advance in the Democratic-controlled Senate, the messaging bill highlights Republican priorities as lawmakers eye the 2024 election cycle.

Seismologists say Monday's earthquake took place in a complex junction of faults that was long overdue for a big one. The destructive shaking was spread across many kilometers.

This unique exhibit, coinciding with Gene Roddenberry’s centennial anniversary, highlights the life, career, and far-reaching legacy of the Star Trek creator. Featuring historical memorabilia, costumes from across multiple iterations of Star Trek, including many newly installed outfits worn by Majel Barrett as part of March’s Women’s History Month, massive block construction portraits and scene re-creations, screen-used props from various episodes, rarely seen documents and letters, Captain’s chair photo-ops, and a few surprises, too! Through all of these pieces and an extensive timeline of his life and career, this special exhibit will inform visitors about Gene Roddenberry’s incredible life story and his lasting impact on popular culture. Created in collaboration with Roddenberry Entertainment and CBS, this installation walks visitors through Gene’s life, providing a deeper understanding of the man, his philosophy, and the power of his vision. The six-month exhibit highlights the immense and lasting impact that both Roddenberry and Star Trek had on science fiction, the entertainment industry, and the world at large. Live Long and Prosper! The Gene Roddenberry: Sci-Fi VIsionary exhibition will be available at the Comic-Con Museum through Sunday, May 1. Museum hours Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Get tickets here! General admission ranging from free (children ages 3 and under) to $20. For more information, please visit comic-con.org/museum/exhibits or call (619) 546-9073.

From the Fleet Science Center: The Heikoff Giant Dome Theater is set to reopen on Friday, October 29, with a Next-Generation IMAX with Laser projection system. New immersive experiences will be available through IMAX movies, documentary films and cutting-edge educational programming. The Fleet Science Center is excited to announce the reopening of the Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater with a Next-Generation IMAX with Laser projection system on Friday, October 29. The Fleet Science Center is home to the world’s first IMAX Dome Theater, presenting the most significant films on the planet. The newest immersive experiences in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater, as limited special engagements, are full-feature IMAX Movies. Opening on October 29, audiences will be transported to planet Arrakis when they experience "Dune" in the dome. The Heikoff Giant Dome Theater is one of the select locations worldwide where "Dune" will have an IMAX-exclusive 1.43 aspect ratio, with up to 40% more picture for the film and ultimately showing more of the stunning imagery conceived by director Denis Villeneuve. Other IMAX Movies coming soon to the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater are the "Eternals," opening November 5, and "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," opening November 19. For more information, please visit www.fleetscience.org or call (619) 238-1233.

The reluctance of many citizens — especially the elderly — to get vaccinated is a problem for a government facing intense pressure to roll back strict COVID policies.

A strange comet-like object discovered over five years ago was the first known visitor from another solar system. Its movement was so odd that scientists struggled to explain it, until now.