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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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Evolutionary biologists have observed some differences in urban lizards in San Diego. Genetic analysis will indicate whether they’ve evolved into different creatures.
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RNC Delegate Bill Wells said Trump’s running mate brings some youth and vigor to the ticket. He hopes Vance’s wife will make GOP more aware of California issues.
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UC San Diego scientist says the comb jellies' lipid molecules form exaggerated shapes that are bent back to “normal” by pressure experienced miles below the ocean surface. At surface pressure deep water comb jellies would disintegrate.
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A mountain lion cub hit by a car last Thanksgiving was rehabilitated for seven months and released back into the wild with a GPS collar.
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Lithium-ion batteries can catch fire, cause dangerous explosions and they’re very hard to extinguish. But compared to other power sources, are they really that bad?
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More than 30,000 people wearing Oura rings reveal health data showing common types of sleep and the consequences as sleep patterns change over time.
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Once on the ground in Lahaina, the team will assist with search and rescue efforts, animal care and more.
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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's first search and rescue bloodhound is now on duty.
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A grant from the FCC will help the San Diego Housing Commission expand affordable, quality and reliable broadband internet service to low-income families.
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