
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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Uri Manor is able to see himself in the genetic science of what can cause deafness.
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A SpaceX rocket took off Saturday, Nov. 26, from the Kennedy Space Center with an experiment showing how cells age in zero-gravity.
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Passenger rail service between San Diego and points north of San Clemente remains stopped due to the threat of a bluff collapse.
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Studies of the environmental impacts of tobacco products, both outdoors and indoors, are combined into one research center at SDSU.
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A SDSU veteran support group provides community support and career guidance for those who want to go from military technician to civilian engineer.
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Salk brings scientific research and data together to the answer: what kind of gallery engages museum visitors and helps them understand works of art?
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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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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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