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 dispersement is part of the captive management program that's helped Mexican Gray Wolves rebound from near extinction. -
Research at UC San Diego shows when plant-based plastics erode into tiny particles they are consumed by microorganisms in two to three months. -
Scripps Research Institute is mounting a study, aimed at learning how people who have it can reduce symptoms by rationing their energy. -
Sepsis is an out of control infection that’s hard to spot and explain. At UCSD doctors and med-tech engineers are trying to crack the code with new diagnostic machines and artificial intelligence. -
The outcome of the primary has no practical bearing on who wins the legislative seat since both candidates will again face off in November. -
Democratic incumbent David Alvarez took an early lead Tuesday night over his Republican challenger Michael Williams in the primary election for California’s 80th Assembly District.
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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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