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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Wireless gear shifting is a better way to change gears and it’s also a way for hackers to sabotage riders in competitive cycling. -
New regulations say only licensed electricians, not solar contractors, in California can install and maintain battery energy storage systems. -
This week the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years, making it easier to borrow money. -
A Next 10 report shows electric vehicle charging stations still struggle to make a profit while EV owners say they’ll pay more for speedier access. -
Scientists at Scripps Research discovered a molecule that stops the burning of fat during periods of fasting. Understanding its power could lead to therapies that make burning fat easier for overweight people. -
The soaring temperatures in San Diego this week are a threat to many. But those who must make their living outdoors in the heat are in a special class.
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"Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It bans all plastic shopping bags starting in 2026. Consumers will now simply be asked if they want a paper bag. -
The Board of Supervisors will take up an item placing a temporary pause on the application for new battery energy storage systems. -
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