How Theodore Roosevelt’s 1903 trip to California gave birth to modern conservation
Theodore Roosevelt’s 1903 trip to California gave birth to modern conservation.
The Mighty Oaks of California Are a Keystone of the Golden State’s Ecosystem
Oak trees hold a profound presence in the landscape of California, constituting a living link between the state’s rich biodiversity
Animals, Biology, Climate Change, Marine Science
Saving California’s White Abalone is Part of a Much Bigger Story
The current effort to bring back the white abalone is one of numerous projects underway in California to revive the state’s once-thriving marine environment.
Beyond the Beach: How Santa Monica Became Home to the RAND Corporation, America’s Premier Defense Think Tank
“This was a very smart bunch,” said Ellsberg, before his death on June 16, 2023. “The smartest group of people I ever did associate with. It turns out, by the way, intelligence is not a very good guarantee of wisdom.”
Caltech Fly Labs and a Century of Genetic Discovery
And much of the work to understand the fruit fly has taken place and is taking place now, right here in California at the Cal Tech fly labs.
California Coastline Teems with Whale Skeletons
Recently, scientists have discovered an extraordinary number of these whale falls off the coast of Los Angeles—over 60 skeletons, a number that surpasses the total found worldwide since 1977.
Pasadena: City of Science
Pasadena, California, often renowned for its picturesque landscapes and historic architecture, harbors another, less visible identity as a bustling hub of scientific innovation and intellectual fervor. This unique blend of beauty and brains makes Pasadena not just a city, but a veritable city of science
From Desert Treasures to Resilient Glass: How a California Boron Mine Transformed the World
In the late 1800s, as California was emerging and gold fever captivated the public, a significant discovery in the vast,
Dark Parks in California Allow Us to Reconnect with the Universe
It’s not easy to find great places in California to gaze up into the night sky and take in the
The Pacific Coast Highway (PCH): Icon of American Scenic Roadways
The Pacific Coast Highway took decades to complete fully, with different sections being opened to the public at various times.
