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Luther Burbank created some of the most successful fruits and vegetables in the world, all from his California farm.

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Sea of Shadows, Drones on the vine, landslide science, let’s talk earthquakes, Walter Munk.

Exploring the ocean’s deepest depths, Cabo Pulmo, Great white shark genome, collapsing bluff, and thwarting cactus thieves

California’s volcano threat, “Lost” Atlantis, the newt’s journey, “Dude” Lawrence of Arabia, building against wildfire.

Tubeworms, Deadly Mushrooms, 50,000 Underwater Golf Balls, Bye-bye Botts Dots, End of Recycling

Oil rigs’ future, turning rigs into reefs, Lake Death Valley, Charles Darwin in California, Huge fossil discovery in LA

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California’s citrus industry confronted a deadly challenge, leading

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The Rich History, Science, and Culture of Coffee

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The Mountain Pass Mine in California May Be the U.S. Rare Earths Game Changer

With the global race for critical minerals intensifying, MP Materials’ success demonstrates the potential—and challenges—of revitalizing domestic mining infrastructure in an era of heightened resource competition.

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The Giant Sea Bass at the California Academy of Sciences.

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California’s Two-Spot Octopus Combines Extraordinary Intelligence with Masterful Camouflage

The California two-spot octopus, Octopus bimaculoides, is a marine creature that not only captivates with its intelligence but also serves as a window into the complex tapestry of cephalopod behavior and genomics.

The Remarkable Revival of the Giant Sea Bass in California: Catalina Island’s Growing Giants

The Giant Sea Bass, also known as Stereolepis gigas, has long been a majestic part of California’s coastal ecosystems. This behemoth of a fish can grow up to nearly 7 and a half feet long, weighing a whopping 560 pounds, and can live to the age of 75.