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To measure the long-lasting impacts screen time use may be having on our kids, major long-running science-based research is needed. The Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study is looking to help by following the brain development of over ten thousand children over multiple years, tracking many aspects of children's lives, including screens. A psychologist and principal investigator of the ABCD Study in San Diego shares some of the study’s findings on technology use and childhood development. Research: https://abcdstudy.org/

Neuroscientist, biologist and 2021 Nobel Prize winner Ardem Patapoutian joined Midday Edition to talk about how the Trump administration's effort to cut back on science spending is impacting researchers today.

If your teen is interested in coding and computer science, we welcome you to join this discussion lead by a member of the League of Amazing Programmers, a San Diego-based nonprofit organization focused on coding education for youth. Teens and parents who'd like to learn about higher education pathways and computer science career options will get to hear from an expert in the field who will lead an open discussion. No registration is required. Audience: Teens and Adults Location: Seminar Room B Mission Valley Branch Library on Facebook

Step into a world of hands-on exploration and discovery during a special evening packed with interactive activity booths, live science demos, and fun for the whole family! Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for an after-hours event and watch the Museum transform to host hands-on activity booths featuring science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM). Through hands-on activity booths and an endless amount of fun, children will learn about: - Science of fires with the Escondido Fire Department - Robotics and coding with Magikid Robotics Lab - Physics of soccer with Soccer Shots - Archaeology with San Diego Archaeological Center - Dry ice sublimation - Electrical engineering circuit art + more! Plus, you won’t want to miss learning about kinesiology through dance with Lovely Leaps Dance Studio. Fill up with a quick bite from The Go Go Truck and Ice World Frozen Desserts for hand-crafted ice cream. Tickets: Non-Members: $17 Museum Members: $12 Military: $11 EBT/WIC/SNAP: $2 Visit: https://sdcdm.org/events/sciencenight/ San Diego Children's Discovery Museum on Instagram and Facebook

What happens in Washington doesn’t stay there — it reaches all the way into San Diego’s labs, hospitals, and classrooms. Proposed federal cuts to medical research threaten the life-changing work happening right here in our community. From childhood cancer breakthroughs to ensuring diverse voices shape the future of medicine, local researchers are at risk of losing the support they need to keep pushing science forward. Join the Prebys Foundation and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network to hear directly from San Diego scientists and advocates who are stepping up to explain what these cuts really mean — for our families, our health, and our future. But this isn’t just about what’s at stake. It’s about what we can do together. After the panel, you’ll learn simple, meaningful ways to take action. Because once we understand the impact, we can help change the outcome. Will you join us in standing up for science and the people it serves? Agenda: 1 p.m.– Welcome 1:05 p.m. – Panel: “The Human Impact of Research Cuts” & Q and A 2 p.m. – How can we help? Simple ways to support science 2:15 p.m. – Opportunity to Chat 1x1 with participants Parking available onsite. Prebys Foundation on Facebook / Instagram American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network on Facebook / Instagram

Local veterans and political leaders are denouncing a new Pentagon effort to rename the USNS Harvey Milk. Then, attendees of a “Stand up for Science” protest on Friday talked about how federal funding cuts are affecting scientific research. Plus, the candidates in the District 1 county supervisor race differ on their priorities when it comes to the sheriff’s department and the county jails.

Hundreds of people at UC San Diego on Friday attended what they called a “Stand Up for Science” protest, pointing out the harm they think has come from Trump administration cuts.

LIFE at MiraCosta College presents "FREE FRIDAY" Lectures! This Friday at 1 p.m. “I Got This!” Eric Blehm, NYTIMES bestselling author, presents an unforgettable keynote exploring the life of Navy SEAL Adam Brown, based on his book “Fearless”, a story of grit, redemption and fearless character. At 2 p.m. LIFE will celebrate 30 years of Amazing Speakers who have shared stories, adventures, Art, Music, Science, Inspiration, and so much more. Help us celebrate!

As social media strategist, Lara McCaffrey is responsible for connecting and engaging with our social media audiences. Prior to joining KPBS, Lara worked as a freelance journalist for San Diego CityBeat, HerMoney, OK Whatever, Out There podcast and more. She also interned for Psychology Today and reached millions of readers as a senior content creator at digital media company 101 Network. Lara has a master's in journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor's in political science from University of California, San Diego.

We look into what the Trump administration's latest spending cuts could mean for the future of HIV and AIDS programs and vaccine research, both on an international and local level.