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 overdose reversal drug naloxone is plentiful but not always accessible. The city of San Diego and the Harm Reduction Coalition introduced their effort to bring supplies to libraries and other locations in San Diego. -
UC San Diego researcher says migration to the U.S. is not a zero-sum game and the data reveals many benefits for all countries involved. It’s not brain drain but a brain gain. -
Hundreds of people at UC San Diego on Friday attended what they called a “Stand Up for Science” protest, pointing out the harm they think has come from Trump administration cuts. -
The San Diego Police Department is following a national and statewide trend that is making privately owned police scanners go silent. Law enforcement says it protects personal privacy while some others believe it withholds important information about police activity. -
Federal science agencies announce they will de-emphasize animal testing for safety and efficacy of new drugs. San Diego scientists are already finding ways to emphasize new models of human biology. -
Native San Diegans showed us how plants can build and heal. Their medicines continue to this day.
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An extreme heat warning will remain in effect until at least 8 p.m. Saturday for county deserts. In addition, heat advisories will remain in effect until at least 8 p.m. Friday for the mountains and valleys. -
The settlement with Gateway Energy Storage concerns cleanup efforts in connection with the lithium-ion battery fire that broke out on May 15, 2024, and lasted nearly two weeks due to flare-ups at the site. -
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin visited with San Diego leaders Tuesday and got a first-hand look at the persistent sewage issues plaguing the U.S.-Mexico border.
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