Julia Platt was the Unwavering Force Behind Monterey’s Ecological Conservation
In the 18th century, when Spanish and French explorers ventured along the northern California coast they encountered Monterey Bay and […]
environment
Feathers on the Flyway: Unraveling Avian Mysteries at Bear Divide with the Moore Lab
Bear Divide is strategically positioned along the Pacific Flyway, a significant north-south migratory route used by birds traveling between Alaska and Patagonia. The geographical features of the San Gabriels provide an ideal resting and feeding ground for these birds, making Bear Divide a crucial stopover during their long journeys.
The Blythe Intaglios: Unraveling the Secrets of California’s Nazca Lines. Mysteries Etched in Earth
The Blythe Intaglios—have long puzzled anthropologists and captivated the imagination of those who visit them or view them from the sky.
Animals, Biology, Horticulture, Marine Science, Places
Unraveling the Mysteries of Island Biogeography in California’s Channel Islands
The Channel Islands of California, an enchanting archipelago, offer a fascinating natural laboratory for the study of island biogeography. This field of biology, which explores the distribution of species and ecosystems in island environments, finds a perfect case study in these islands.
The Enigmatic Island Fox: A Tale of Survival and Conservation
The Island Fox’s journey from the brink of extinction to a conservation success story is a testament to the power of dedicated conservation efforts. It also highlights the importance of maintaining ecological balance in sensitive environments like the Channel Islands.
Salt to Salvation: The Desalination Revolution in California’s Drought Battle
While an atmospheric river storm in 2023 significantly eased California’s drought conditions for the time being, there is widespread concern that serious drought conditions will soon return and become the new norm.
Frontiers of Discovery: SLAC’s Mission to Unveil the Mysteries of Matter and the Cosmos
Since its inception in 1962, originally as the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (as it was previously known), it has been on the forefront of scientific discovery in numerous scientific disciplines. It is truly one of the nation’s great scientific institutions, being at the forefront of numerous major discoveries that have deeply impacted – and will impact – the world.
Roadcut Revelations: Unearthing California’s Deep History Along the Highway
Roadcuts in California, those slices through hills and mountainsides made during the construction of roads, are like open books to geologists. They reveal the intricate and often dramatic geological history of the state.
Underground Fury: The 1985 Methane Blast That Rocked Los Angeles and Rerouted Its Subways
In the heart of Los Angeles, on a seemingly ordinary spring day in 1985, a sudden explosion tore through the
Autumn’s Alchemy: Unveiling the Science Behind California’s High Sierra Fall Foliage
The transformation of leaves in the high Sierra is far more than a seasonal aesthetic; it’s a vivid illustration of how meticulously nature has calibrated life to adapt and thrive.
