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  • Palmerston, the rescue cat of the U.K.'s Foreign Office, stalks past 10 Downing St. in front of the waiting media in central London on June 9, 2017.
    U.K.'s foreign office cat Palmerston shows up for duty in Bermuda
    The former rescue feline joined the British diplomatic service in 2016 and gained a large following online for fulfilling his duty with charisma. He retired in 2020 but is back in action now.
  • Ryan Dowdy, a former NASA food scientist, won an innovation research grant from the USDA to help further develop a meal replacement bar for first responders. His grant remains frozen, along with others, pending review.
    He once made food for astronauts. Will his new idea survive Trump's funding freeze?
    Ryan Dowdy, a former NASA food scientist, won a USDA innovation grant to further develop a meal replacement bar for first responders. Trump's freeze on government awards has jeopardized those plans.
  • Red dye 3 is a petroleum based color additive that's been used for decades, to give foods and drinks bright, flashy coloring.
    FDA bans the food dye Red No. 3
    The food colorant has been linked to behavioral problems in children, including inattention and hyperactivity. California passed a law to ban it last year. It's also linked to cancer in lab rats.
  • Trump's tariffs complicate the Switch 2 launch, says Nintendo of America president
    Some retailers appear to be cancelling preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of the console's launch June 5. Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser spoke to us about how an ongoing trade war is impacting the Switch 2's release.
  • A new vacuum can alert you to incoming text messages. Why?
    Home appliance companies are rushing to put AI into products. It's motivated by a few factors, including gathering data and creating a long-term customer relationship, experts say.
  • Traveler using the upgraded Credential Authentication Technology at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at San Diego International Airport on March 13,
    San Diego International Airport security now accepting mobile drivers licenses
    California mobile driver's license (mDLs) are now being accepted at the San Diego International Airport. California is one of the 15 states that offer mDLs to their residents.
  • Fantastical Fiction Forum Book Discussion
    Join us for San Diego Central Library's Fantastical Fiction Forum, where we discuss fantasy, horror, and science fiction books in a friendly, inclusive group! This month we will discuss “Drunk on All Your Strange New Words,” by Eddie Robson! This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we meet on the 5th floor of the library at the Travel Center, just to the right as you exit the bank of elevators. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. Help us build a community based on the shared appreciation of speculative fiction! Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/fantastical-fiction-forum-343871
  • From dogs to rabbits, NPR readers share how adopting shelter pets impacted them
    National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To bring awareness to the day, the Up First newsletter is sharing some stories from readers about how their pet has impacted their lives.
  • Faith Kipyegon of Team Kenya celebrates winning the Gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in the Women's 1500m Final in August, 2024 in Paris.
    Can Faith Kipyegon break four minutes in the mile? Scientists say yes.
    Faith Kipyegon, the fastest female miler in the world, could dip under 4 minutes with an extra boost from pacers.
  • A season of play at Birch Aquarium
    Join us this holiday season for festive fun under the sun as Birch Aquarium celebrates a season of play! Get into the action as you slide across a sock skating rink while enjoying the aquarium’s epic ocean views. Experience the magic of waterplay in Riveropolis and immerse yourself in the art of science in "Embodied Pacific: Ocean Unseen." And don’t forget to visit the Gift Shop for your holiday shopping list! For more information visit: aquarium.ucsd.edu Stay Connected on Facebook and Instagram
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