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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The original Salk Institute for Biological Studies, built in the early 1960s, has the beauty of great architecture and some fortuitous design that has helped it keep pace with advancing science. -
Water districts in San Diego's East County have broken ground on a plant they say will provide 11.5 million gallons of purified wastewater every day for their ratepayers. -
Limber P&O scans the lower body and uses the data to create a prosthetic leg on a 3D printer. -
San Diego State biologist says new species of Hypochilus spider has hardly changed since the time of the dinosaurs. -
San Diego’s perennial housing crunch gets a lot worse, as the median single family home price reaches $1 million. -
A wearable monitor by AquilX can test for glucose, lactate and blood alcohol. Scientists say that’s just for starters.
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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. -
Once on the ground in Lahaina, the team will assist with search and rescue efforts, animal care and more.
- As dog euthanasias spike in San Diego County shelters, former employees say the system is broken
- Former Afghan interpreter arrested by ICE after green card appointment
- Oceanographers create 5-day forecast for beach pollution
- San Diego County Supervisors vote 4-1 in favor of program for employers in ICE era
- Imperial County auditor-controller accuses supervisors of limiting her access to office and staff