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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Former estimates only accounted for larger pieces of microplastics. -
Blue whales are the largest animals on earth, but their cardiac limitations may be the only thing preventing them from getting any bigger. -
Hospitals are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attacks. But some people are stepping up to spread awareness of the risks. -
Salk Institute scientists looked at brain activity in mice when they were given alcohol. -
Wildfires can leave scars across the land, but they can also leave a mark on the human psyche. -
KPBS Midday EditionHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, came to Oceanside on Monday afternoon for a discussion with U.S. House Rep. Mike Levin, D-Oceanside, on campaign finance and ethics reform.
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Steady rain showers are expected throughout San Diego County Thursday and heavy snow could fall in the mountains, potentially making driving difficult. -
With one winter storm already moved out of the county, another one was poised to take its place Wednesday, bringing more heavy rain and possibly snow above 4,000 feet. -
KPBS Midday EditionMarijuana is hard to police. A small amount may significantly impair a novice user but not a chronic user. So, traditional tools used on drunken drivers — like breathalyzers — don’t work.
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