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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San Diego’s Natural History Museum hired an entomologist who uses macro photography to show what his bugs and arachnids look like up close and personal. -
A San Diego State University lab is writing a space guacamole recipe that includes the nutritional power of algae to protect astronauts from radiation.
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Two-wheeled electric vehicles offer great speed and ease of use and could be a sword in the fight against greenhouse emissions. But health officials in San Diego question whether they are safe to use.
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San Diego cybersecurity experts discovered some email providers are very vulnerable to hackers who impersonate other people on the network.
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The soaking rain that came with Tropical Storm Hilary caused seeds to germinate and flowers to blossom.
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Fire agencies are using camera- and satellite-linked AI systems like SmokeyNet to detect wildfires, but fire smoke is mistakable for both humans and computers.
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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.
- Report finds San Diego saw 71% increase in biking since 2019
- Chula Vista to hold first ever art festival on Saturday
- If the government shuts down, California can tide over families in WIC food assistance program
- A truck crash in Illinois kills 5, injures 5 and forces evacuation over ammonia leak
- Opinion: Who's a bite-y boy?