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Science Fiction and the Human Condition
Nov 7In his latest story, SDSU nuclear physicist and sci-fi author Calvin W. Johnson writes about the working-class heroes responsible for futuristic technology.
Let the Squirrels Worry About Snakes
Oct 24Biologist Rulon Clark studies small mammals' strategies for avoiding snakebitesand explains why humans shouldn't worry so much about them.
Skeleton Crew
Oct 17SDSU's Mammalogy Collection boasts an impressive collection of skins and skeletons from creatures great and small.
Q: Why Did the Bobcat Cross the Road?
Oct 16An SDSU biologist is learning how to encourage safer animal-crossing along SR-67.
Weather History Time Machine
Oct 15A program allows researchers to look back in time to see how precipitation across the globe contributed to major weather events.
Going Viral with Emergency Warnings
Oct 13SDSU is teaming up with San Diego County to put viral messaging research into practice with a new Twitter-based emergency warning system.
There's a Spider Next to You! (Probably)
Oct 10Arachnid researcher Marshal Hedin talks about dodging moonshiners and braving bites to learn more about our fascinating eight-legged friends.
Psychology Student Helps Direct Rabbit Hole
Sep 30Oscar Chavez used his psychology studies to add to SDSU's adaptation of
Americans Reporting Increased Symptoms of Depression
Sep 30Analyzing data from 6.9 million people, SDSU professor Jean M. Twenge found Americans are more depressed now than they were in the 1980s.
From Rock Star to Real Stars
Sep 26Astronomer Robert Quimby played trombone in a successful ska punk band before giving it up for science.