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  • Enter the curious world of Mechanics Alive! and be delighted with this fun-filled, interactive experience that combines science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). In this exhibition, you can explore small, surreal worlds through fantastical and amusing mechanical sculptures known as automata. These whimsical machines are brought to life by intricate arrangements of handmade cams, gears, cranks and other mechanical elements from basic engineering principles. The exposed inner workings of these creations reveal how each piece comes to life. Date | Saturday, October 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location | The Fleet Science Center Free admission for all attendees. Social media Fleet Science Center on Facebook Fleet Science Center on Twitter For more information, please visit www.fleetscience.org/exhibitions/mechanics-alive or call (619) 238-1233.
  • Angering environmentalists, the water board decided that cities and farmers would get more Delta water while restricting flows for endangered salmon and other fish. The move came after Gov. Gavin Newsom suspended key environmental laws.
  • An associate professor at the prestigious Wharton School is not only allowing his students to use ChatGPT, they are required to.
  • Much of San Diego experienced hours of thunder, lightning and pouring rain, less than 24 hours after a mild Santa Ana. Another rainstorm may be on its way at the end of the week. Plus, the oil spill in Orange County could have an environmental impact for years. Also, San Diego Nobel Prize-winner Ardem Patapoutian talks about the journey that brought him to the U.S. and a career in science. In addition, how will the new sweeping laws on policing affect law enforcement and the people they serve? Meanwhile, as parts of the United States, such as Texas, are restricting access to abortion, in Mexico, things seem to be headed in the other direction. And, while the military has become more racially diverse, a recent survey found Black, Latino, and Asian service members don’t always feel welcome off-base. Finally, the Haunted Hotel reopens to scare people in person after being closed last year because of the pandemic. Owner Greg DeFatta speaks to KPBS Arts Reporter Beth Accomando about what to expect.
  • Cunningham piloted the first manned Apollo mission, a key step in the drive to reach the moon, but he never flew in space again. He was a physicist who later became known as a climate-change skeptic.
  • The man behind a startup called DoNotPay planned to use AI to help fight a traffic ticket. But professional lawyers shut it down.
  • Since 2011, a fleet of seaweed patches double the size of the contiguous U.S. has cycled from West Africa to Florida, threatening beaches from Martinique to Miami. This year, it could grow bigger.
  • Humpback whales are washing up on east coast beaches. Boats, fish, and their growing population may be to blame.
  • Join the Fleet Science Center in a showing of "Dune" Back by popular demand! Experience ‘Dune’ in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater with the IMAX-exclusive 1.43 aspect ratio with up to 40% more picture, ultimately showing more of the stunning imagery conceived by Director Denis Villeneuve. Tickets and showtimes are available online now for a limited time. About 'Dune' ‘Dune’ tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence, only those who can conquer their own fear will survive. Show Dates/Times: Sat. Dec. 11, 2021 (5:30pm, 8:30pm) Sun. Dec. 12, 2021 (5:30pm, 8:30pm) Location: Fleet Science Center (Heikoff Giant Dome Theater) Cost: $18 For more information on this event and ticket purchases please visit HERE!
  • Let's revisit some of 2022's still relevant queries. Like: Does one-way masking help? What's the risk of outdoor transmission? What's up with faint lines on tests?
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