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One thousand students descended on the park Thursday to learn about everything from how blubber keeps animals warm to how roller coasters work.

That's according to a public State Department procurement document. It comes as ethics experts raise conflict of interest questions about the chief executive of Tesla, Elon Musk, who is a close adviser to President Trump.

Tesla is gaining traction among conservative buyers, while it loses support among liberals. But are there enough Republican EV shoppers to make up the difference?

Researchers at UC San Diego said their colleagues are chilling their own speech out of fear their federal funding may be cut off.

The U.N. has identified Kabwe, a city of almost 300,000 people in Zambia, as one of the most polluted places on the planet. Who is to blame? And can justice be done?

Join us for the annual Halloween party at the Living Coast on Saturday, October 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy the eerie autumn ambiance with fun-filled activities, including Zovargo’s creepy crawlers encounter and thrilling animal interactions. Sit for spine-chilling tales and treat yourself to various activities for all family members. Get ready for an evening of tricks, treats, and more at our after-hours Halloween bash. Check out some of the spooktacular event happenings below: - NEW: Private Animal Encounters During the event, learn what it takes to care for our animal ambassadors and experience exclusive interactions with some of them. Limited spots are available. - Trick or Treat Stations Grab your candy bag and get ready to explore the Living Coast, finding candy stations sprinkled throughout! - Costume Parade Make sure you’re dressed to impress! We’ll close the night with a costume parade where everyone can show off their moves! - Animal Encounters Throughout the evening, you’ll get to meet some of the faces of the Living Coast, like our snakes, birds, lizards, and more! - Arts & Crafts Make your own Día de Muertos creations. - Creepy Crawly Room Interact with creepy crawly creatures and learn about their unique adaptations with our friends from Zovargo! - Chilling Science Lab Unlock your inner mad scientist by conducting spooky dry ice experiments hosted by Science Guys of San Diego. - Spooky Tales of Chula Vista San Diego Storytellers will join us to share spooky stories on the marsh at night! This is only for those brave enough to venture out in the dark! Funded in part by the City of Chula Vista Performing and Visual Arts grant. - Día de Muerto Story Time Learn about the meaning and traditions of Día de Muerto and enjoy some delicious pan de muerto. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from My Pozole and Kayak Cafe. Living Coast Discovery Center on Facebook / Instagram

The Foldscope brings a powerful science tool to schools that can't afford microscopes. Scientists use it too. Its creators have handed out 2 million units, including a new mini-model for younger kids.

We at Planet Money are constantly reading the work of economists and other social scientists to glean ideas, evidence and insights about the economy, and, more generally, the confusing world around us. Welcome to the inaugural installment of the Planet Money Econ Roundup!

A longtime political science expert weighs in.

Our roundup of arts and culture to discover in San Diego this month: Visual art, music, theater, dance, outdoor festivals, books, film and more. Up next: The Rosin Box Project's women choreographers showcase; "Land and Sea" at MCASD; Omar Sosa; Sacra/Profana; San Diego Short Film Festival; Ron Currie; and Domonique King's "Get Hammered."