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Premieres Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encore Sunday, Feb. 23 at 2 pm. on KPBS TV and 9 p.m. on KPBS 2. New archaeological finds in Pompeii are revealing that the city, hailed as a sophisticated jewel of the Roman Empire, hid a very dark side. As the evidence unfolds, a much more complex picture of the fated city comes into view.

Love Your Wetlands Day is a once-a-year opportunity to explore Kendall-Frost Marsh in Mission Bay while also learning about the importance of coastal wetlands, the climate threats they face, and the ways local communities are working to restore and protect them. UC San Diego’s Natural Reserve System hosts Love Your Wetlands Day each year in conjunction with San Diego Audubon Society, City of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation and Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve. Last year more than 1,000 eager participants gathered at UC San Diego’s protected Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve in February to participate in Love Your Wetlands Day. Volunteers participated in conservation activities, listened to science talks, and helped repair traditional Native American sailing boats during the event structured to show love to the last 1% of wetlands left in Mission Bay. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-your-wetlands-day-2025-tickets-1029227937467?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hurricane, who was a Special Operations Canine for the Secret Service, became the most decorated dog in U.S. history. He died this week at the age of 16.

That's the title that Science magazine is bestowing upon the medication called lenacapavir — a twice yearly injectable that prevents infection by the HIV virus.

Twenty years ago, three former PayPal employees activated the domain name "YouTube.com." The first YouTube video followed soon after.

Many health professionals are lining up against Trump's pick for health secretary. They say his anti-vaccine views could cost lives. Some of his supporters embrace his stance.

An Embodied Pacific event featuring screenings and panels navigating Indigenous wayfinding across water, walls, and wildfire. A PST ART: Art and Science Collide partnership between UC San Diego Visual Arts and Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Embodied Pacific features projects by 30 artists working with researchers in laboratories, field sites, and archives in SoCal and the Pacific Islands. They invite immersive engagement in oceanography, Indigenous design, and critical craft through exhibitions, workshops, and programs at our six venues. Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seaways-embodied-pacific-project-tickets-1056163175489 Birch Aquarium at Scripps on Instagram and Facebook

This phenomenon known as a "planet parade," will feature Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune all present at the same time along a line in the night sky on Friday, NASA says.

Discover the fascinating world of coffee! Whether you're a casual coffee drinker or a true aficionado, this lecture will deepen your appreciation for your daily cup. Michele Amacker of Cafe Moto will guide you through the journey of coffee, from the origins of the bean to the intricate brewing processes that create the perfect cup. Learn about different coffee varieties, brewing techniques, and the science behind flavor profiles. Plus, enjoy free samples of freshly brewed coffee! Come for the knowledge, stay for the taste. Visit: https://coronado.librarycalendar.com/event/sv-hold-30257

Commercial company Intuitive Machines has landed its second probe on the moon, but company officials say it isn't in the correct position. The same thing happened last time.