The Man Who Saved the Owens Pupfish
51 years ago today a man named Edwin Philip Pister rescued an entire species from extinction. Less than 2.5 inches […]
Animals, Biology, Climate Change, History of Science, People, Places
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Ancient Bristlecone Pines by Drone
Last week we had the opportunity to head up Highway 395 into Big Pine where we made a left up
Animals, Marine Science
Not So Big: How We Overstate the Length of the Blue Whale, Earth’s Largest Creature
Many articles and references about blue whales will tell you, blue whales can reach lengths of up to 100 feet long or more. But not a single blue whale has ever been scientifically verified as being 100 feet long. That’s right. Not one.
Geology and Earthquakese, Places
Vasquez Rocks: Where Plates Collide and Captain Kirk Roamed
This is Vasquez Rocks, one of California’s most interesting and dramatic geologic formations.
The genius of Luther Burbank, father of the most famous potato in the world
Luther Burbank created some of the most successful fruits and vegetables in the world, all from his California farm.
