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Flamingos look silly when they eat, but new research suggests they're actually being smart.

Join a panel of scientific and artistic thinkers for a deep look at the roles of fungi on the planet and microscopic elements within complex systems. The visiting Treseder Lab of UC Irvine examines fungi’s layered relationship to planetary life and discusses how fungi mediate and connect distant ecosystems. David Familian introduces life webs and AI as complex systems, a topic that comes to focus in the art exhibition, "Future Tense: Art, Complexity, and Uncertainty." Artists in residence with the Beall Center’s Black Box Projects working with the Treseder Lab, art collective Cesar & Lois introduce their ecosystem-based artwork that articulates fungal respiration and bioelectric signaling. Moving across perspectives in art and science, the panelists reframe how we picture the planet. Scientists from The Treseder Lab include Dr. Kathleen Treseder and researchers Eduardo Misael Choreno Parra and Melanie Taleen Hacopian. David Familian is artistic director of Beall Center for Art + Technology at UC Irvine. CSUSM Professor Lucy HG Solomon and Brazil-based Professor at UNICAMP Cesar Baio make up art collective Cesar & Lois.

Struggling to have a second child, astronaut Kellie Gerardi uses her social media presence to let others know they're not alone.

A drug called lenacapavir, administered in two injections a year, offers protection from HIV comparable to daily pills. One looming question: Will it be affordable for lower resource countries?

Earth doesn't rotate exactly on schedule. Scientists believe that today is going to be about a millisecond short of a typical 24-hour day.

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! Our March discussion book is: “The Saint of Bright Doors,” Vajra Chandrasekera! This hybrid program allows for virtual and in-person attendance. If you plan to attend in-person, we will meet in the Sullivan Library Commission Room on the 9th floor of the library. If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a zoom link with your confirmation email when you register. Visit: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/fantastical-fiction-forum-423004

Premieres Wednesdays, June 25 - July 30, 2025 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Sundays, June 29 - Aug. 6 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Stream Season 1. Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our Human Footprint and to discover how the things we do reveal who we truly are.

Congressional Republicans have become more aligned with President Trump since he first took office. That makes even a single vote against him a "moderate" stance, even for staunch conservatives.

What keeps you up at night when it comes to kids and technology?

Mid-spring is a kaleidoscope of color: blue sage, white fiesta flower, yellow sea dahlia, red monkey flower, and purple lupine. We have previously found an impressive 52 species in just two hours – can we outdo ourselves this year? Join this nature challenge and keep your peepers peeled. Weather permitting. Wildlife is unpredictable. There is no guarantee of what you will see. Nature Collective is a local conservation and science education nonprofit organization. They work to restore habitats, provide healthier waters, and increase wildlife diversity. They are dedicated to conserving the land and providing experiences for people to fall in love with nature. Adults – Accessible Trail – Registration Required Visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-collective-hosts-wildlife-tour-tickets-1290438218449 Nature Collective on Instagram and Facebook