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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Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a way to make soil fungus work harder, delivering more nutrients to plants. -
Bipartisan congressional commission introduces legislation to coordinate emerging biotechnology research and boost investment, fearing that China may be poised to dominate the field. -
The San Diego Botanic Garden expands its collection of medicinal plants four-fold as scientists learn to harness their power. -
The campground at Tijuana River Regional Park is set to reopen Tuesday. The union for park rangers says pollution levels in the area make it unsafe for rangers and visitors. -
Entomologist at UC San Diego says dung beetles serve the environment and show a great talent adapting to it. -
The City of San Diego invited young people from its federally designated Promise Zone — from Barrio Logan to Encanto — to sample jobs and training programs.
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Construction began Thursday near Poway on the first leg of a 10,000-mile-long broadband network.
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