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 Scripps Research shows that Otezla, approved for use on psoriasis, also allowed people with alcoholism to reduce their alcohol use by more than half. -
There will be a place for developing AI that uses sensors and cameras to analyze data that’s collected in the environment, not on the internet. -
Two UCSD scientists teamed up with other viral experts to try to determine how the COVID-19 virus jumped from an animal to humans. -
NASA’s Power to Explore essay contest gets kids to plan future space missions. Luca wants to go to Jupiter’s moon, Europa. -
Using tracking apps on cellphones can be susceptible to hacking and make the contents of your phone accessible to a stalker and potentially the public. -
A UCSD biologist finds that isolating juvenile bees means that they can’t correctly perform the dance that tells other bees where the food is.
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For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom threw his support behind San Diego's Measure D Thursday. -
Construction began Thursday near Poway on the first leg of a 10,000-mile-long broadband network.
- San Diego proposes keeping low-density housing near Clairemont trolley stops
- San Diego Zoo mural honors 3 beloved animals lost in 1 week
- Buried audit found major problems at San Diego County animal shelters. Issues still persist
- Activists want state commission to consider decertifying SDPD chief
- Hundreds still without power in the Imperial Valley after Monday's monsoon storms