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Scientists in Monterey Bay, Calif., found a seldom-seen species of dragonfish swimming nearly 1,000 feet below the ocean's surface.

Sometimes, the most interesting discussions occur over a beer or a glass of your favorite vino. That’s the concept behind Suds & Science, a monthly event that brings scientists face-to-face with the general public in a neighborhood bar. We invite you to sit back, sip your favorite beverage and participate in the discussion. October Topic: Nanotechnology in our World What do the waterproof fabric Gore-Tex and the latest coronavirus vaccines have in common? They are both made using nanotechnology. An increasing number of the products we encounter in our daily lives contain nanometer-scale objects that enable their function, and even many “conventional” products are now made using nanotechnology. What is it about a nanomaterial that makes it different? Providing examples from the fields of medicine, consumer products, and environmental safety, Professor Sailor will discuss the promises, the challenges, and the dangers of the emerging field of nanotechnology. Date | Monday, October 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Location | Thorn Street Brewery North Park Get tickets here! Ticket prices vary from $5 to $10. For more information, please visit fleetscience.org/events/suds-science or call (619) 238-1233.

China has been trying to woo back foreign investors and businesses after nearly three years of self-imposed isolation, but a quick economic recovery will also hinge on domestic consumption.

When the spring-only course starts at the University of Maryland, the sheep are pregnant and students wait for the call that their sheep is going into labor.

Orca moms spent precious resources feeding their fully grown adult male offspring. A new study finds that this may limit how many more young they produce.

Participants were asked if they wanted to add $1 to a donation to an opposing party, or subtract $1 from a donation to their own.

Moxie Theatre has partnered with the San Diego Audubon Society to bring Anna Ouyang Moench's "Birds of North America" to local stages. The play explores the impacts of climate change on birds — and a father and daughter who struggle to understand each other.

Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have helped identify a previously unknown species of fish.

Become a nature knight and advocate for the planet by going on a quest to save the earth with San Diego Children's Discovery Museum! Celebrate our planet and find your passion for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM) in our brand new event, Nature Night. Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: •Plants & gardens with Plant It Again •Soil pH •Engineering design in biomimicry •Bees & pollinators •How to become a nature knight •Sustainability •Conservation •Water preservation •Farming •Recycling Fill your rumbling stomach by visiting the gourmet food truck, O Food Truck, for locally sourced treats and delicious food and EscoGelato for a sweet treat. All ages welcome. Registration required.

This spring we are inviting budding naturalists for a whole week of outdoor exploration during our Little Explorers Spring Camp. What does a garden need to grow? Join us for a week of outdoor exploration and use your naturalist skills while learning about blooming flowers, buzzing pollinators, and everything in between. April 11-15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., campers will enjoy learning about the museum’s growing garden through daily art and science activities. Ages: Entering Kindergarten-entering 3rd Grade (4 - 8 years old) Registration: Members- $300 Non-members: $350 Last day of registration: March 28