Thomas Fudge
Science and Technology ReporterA journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He joined KPBS in 1998 to cover San Diego issues related to growth, transportation, and development. He previously served as host of These Days (now KPBS Midday Edition) and as a news editor. Tom began his broadcasting career in 1988 at WSUI Radio in Iowa City as a reporter and newscaster. He then spent five years at Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) where he worked as a reporter. Following his departure from MPR, Tom was a freelance journalist, working for Twin Cities Public Television, WCCO Radio, and a variety of regional and national newspapers and magazines. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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COVID-19 symptoms that don’t go away affect hundreds of millions worldwide. Scripps Research is recruiting people with long COVID to test a weight-loss medication that shows promise in treating the illness. -
A lot of companies use cybersecurity training to prevent phishing attacks. A UC San Diego study says they should find a better way to protect their digital assets. -
Messages we send through the airwaves should be encrypted. But some are not. In fact, a lot of clear satellite transmissions were easily intercepted by UC San Diego researchers. -
San Diegans in the workplace and in education are hoping artificial intelligence will enhance what we can do without replacing us in the process. -
The San Diego Regional EDC says California is a leader in fusion energy research but it must become a place where fusion can be produced and commercialized -
The San Diego Food Bank said the U.S. government shutdown has diminished the supply of food among people reliant on government paychecks or food assistance.
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In an echo of a similar protest in June, tens of thousands of San Diego County residents are expected to take to the streets Saturday for "No Kings" rallies, part of a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump's policies. -
An extreme heat warning will remain in effect until at least 8 p.m. Saturday for county deserts. In addition, heat advisories will remain in effect until at least 8 p.m. Friday for the mountains and valleys. -
The settlement with Gateway Energy Storage concerns cleanup efforts in connection with the lithium-ion battery fire that broke out on May 15, 2024, and lasted nearly two weeks due to flare-ups at the site.
- The 5 freeway is closed again this weekend as $100M project continues
- Funding cuts, skyrocketing rents push San Diego's housing voucher program into deepening deficit
- Flight cancellations, delays rise as San Diego Airport reduces capacity due to government shutdown
- Mary Hennessy’s Santee donut shop and legacy lives on
- Colombian tall ship ARC Gloria arrives in San Diego, opens to public