New Research Sheds Light on the Saber-Toothed Cats of California, Fierce Predators of the Pleistocene
Among the region’s Pleistocene Epoch megafauna, the Saber-toothed cats are some of the most iconic prehistoric predators to have roamed California.
environment
Squid Pro Quo: How the California Market Squid Gives Back to Nature and Economy
The California market squid, scientifically known as Doryteuthis opalescens, is an integral component of the marine ecosystem and significantly contributes to California’s economy.
The Desert Garden at The Huntington is a Sanctuary for Succulents and a Battleground Against Poaching
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California, is one of the institutions on the front lines of this battle against plant theft.
Cities, Climate Change, Geology and Earthquakese, Places
Unraveling the Geology Behind Palos Verdes’ Ongoing Landslide Crisis
For decades, geologists and engineers have been aware that the Portuguese Bend region of Palos Verdes is prone to landslides.
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.
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.
Black Gold Beach: How Oil Transformed Long Beach and Built the Southern California Economy
Southern California, a region synonymous with sandy beaches and Hollywood glitz, harbors a lesser-known but equally dramatic history – its
Giants Fallen: The Destruction of Converse Basin Grove and its Giant Sequoias
The true tragic story of one of the worst environmental crimes in California history.
