Shalina Chatlani
Science and Technology ReporterShalina Chatlani covered science and technology; her beat included issues ranging from alternative energy to STEM education. Before coming to KPBS, Shalina was a fellow for Nashville Public Radio, covering environmental and education news. While there, she focused on bringing diverse voices to the air and finding stories on issues of diversity and equity. Shalina also created and co-hosted her own weekly show on higher education and social justice for community radio station WPFW in Washington, DC. She also served as associate editor for a business to business online publication called Education Dive. She was also a contributing reporter for the English-speaking online newspaper, The Rio Times, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Shalina earned an undergraduate degree in science, technology and international affairs from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Her master's degree is in science communication, also from Georgetown.
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Researchers at the Qualcomm Institute say it's the highest resolution virtual reality cave in the world. -
Salk scientists are making improvements now, so that the tool can target more organs at once. -
The reef expansion by SoCal Edison comes after the California Coastal Commission determined the existing artificial reef wasn't attracting enough fish. -
Scripps Research Institute infectious disease experts are tracking traveler data to find out where the Zika virus could spread. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe city has already installed around 3,000 intelligent streetlights that can record people passing by. That has some residents and cyber security experts concerned. -
KPBS Midday EditionA new application can help local law enforcement stop crime at gas stations across the country.
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More people are buying marijuana since California legalized its retail sale two years ago. But the scientific research to show consumers the risks and benefits of marijuana use is just starting to accelerate.
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