David Wagner
Science & Technology ReporterDavid Wagner covers the science and technology beat for KPBS. Before arriving in San Diego, he wrote a research column for The Atlantic magazine's sister site The Atlantic Wire. Other positions found him producing web content for NPR's Arts & Life channel and writing features for the San Francisco Chronicle. He holds English and Political Science B.A.s from UC Berkeley.
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For a new study, scientists at UC San Diego have created bioengineered bone tissue that acts similar to real bone when transplanted into mice. -
Used both as an anesthetic and as a recreational drug, ketamine could be useful for treating depression, according to a new study out of UC San Diego.
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KPBS Midday EditionResearchers found that in the weeks after the San Bernardino and Sandy Hook shootings, many Californians rushed to buy handguns. -
KPBS Midday EditionScientists say mastodon remains unearthed during a construction project on State Route 54 show that humans existed in present-day San Diego as far back as 130,000 years ago. -
The local event, which coincided with marches around the world, was pitched as a nonpartisan demonstration in support of science and against its increasing politicization. -
KPBS Midday EditionScience advocates are gearing up for marches around the world, including one in San Diego. While many scientists will be marching, some say the demonstration could backfire politically.
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