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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/

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

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.

Dr. Eric Topol is out with a new book all about healthy aging, with the help of new treatments and technologies.

From breakthroughs at the cellular level to space exploration, San Diego woman have long been leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math - helping establish the region as a global hub for innovation. This exhibition at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park celebrates their creativity, history, and impact. It is a living history that continues to inspire future generations of woman and girls to dream big, break barriers, and shape a better future. The San Diego History Center in Casa de Balboa is located in the heart of Balboa Park. San Diego History Center on Facebook / Instagram

Early voting for the District 1 runoff election is underway. We break down the race and where the candidates stand on some of the top issues. Plus, what a new UCSD study reveals about air pollution from the Tijuana River.

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.

Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

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

Doctor Who’s iconic inventions like the TARDIS and sonic screwdriver aren't just science fiction, but potential glimpses into future technological possibilities. A panel of scientists and engineers will dive into amazing gadgets including psychic paper, universal translators, and perception filters, and their connection to real-world science. We’ll investigate how the show’s imaginative tech relates to current scientific research and explore how science fiction can inspire real innovation. This engaging, entertaining, and educational series of fan panels will appeal to Whovians, armchair scientists, and generally curious minds. Bridging science and storytelling, this series explores the real-world science in “Sci-Fi,” engaging the world of Doctor Who. Visit: www.comic-con.org/museum/event/into-the-whoniverse-panel-series-3/ Comic-Con Museum on Facebook / Instagram