
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 perennial housing crunch gets a lot worse, as the median single family home price reaches $1 million.
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A wearable monitor by AquilX can test for glucose, lactate and blood alcohol. Scientists say that’s just for starters.
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UCSD spinoff company designs a protective shield for when it takes a second operation to fix what’s wrong with the heart.
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How are high rents and real estate prices shaping your choices about where to live in San Diego — or whether to leave the area?
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An overactive gene that’s connected to Alzheimer’s can better predict the disease and may reveal a path to a cure.
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Modern e-cigarettes cause inflammation to parts of the brain that control memory and mood, the study shows.
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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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