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Exploring California’s hidden science & nature stories—from wild coastlines to world-class research. For the endlessly curious.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined February 2019
Road cuts weren’t made for geologists, but they’re treasure troves—exposing rock layers, fossils, and history. California's highways are a goldmine of natural cross-sections, turning roads into unintentional science labs. #geology
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A 1985 methane explosion in L.A.’s Fairfax District injured 23 and shot flames into the sky—forcing the city to rethink subway plans under Wilshire. The blast reshaped Metro safety rules and delayed underground transit for years.
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Scientists on both sides of the border are working to understand how the barrier is affecting the area’s biodiversity.
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Did someone say roosterfish? Get one of these beautiful scientific illustration mugs. Perfect for your fisherman boyfriend.
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In 1958, two young scientists at Caltech conducted what would become one of the most elegant experiments in biology. Meselson and Stahl proved how DNA replicates. Their simple, beautiful experiment changed the course of genetics and still resonates today.
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RT @ScienceWeekly: For those who like weird California: a mug featuring the elusive deep-sea anglerfish — rendered in elegant scientific de….
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Great Californian: Long before MPAs were the norm, Julia Platt took a stand for Monterey Bay. As mayor of Pacific Grove in the early 1900s, she defied state officials to ban harmful fishing and set the stage for modern ocean conservation.
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Davidson Seamount is a massive underwater volcano off California’s coast, home to deep-sea corals, rare species, and the “Octopus Garden.” It’s a biodiversity hotspot now protected within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
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What it takes to find 100 birds in a day: San Diego, one of North America’s top birding hotspots with over 500 species, hosts the annual Bird Festival. Its most popular event? A daylong race to spot 100 different birds.
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RT @ScienceWeekly: A little known Californian who had a big impact: Luther Burbank, a pioneering horticulturist, developed over 800 plant v….
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RT @ScienceWeekly: Clair Patterson is one of the great unheralded Caltech scientists of the 20th century. He not only figured out the age o….
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For those who like weird California: a mug featuring the elusive deep-sea anglerfish — rendered in elegant scientific detail. 🦑☕ Whether you're a marine biology nerd or just love your coffee with a side of abyssal weirdness.
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We set out to answer one of California nature’s biggest questions: How did redwoods and sequoias grow so massive and tall?
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Clair Patterson is one of the great unheralded Caltech scientists of the 20th century. He not only figured out the age of the earth, but his insights into lead in gasoline arguably saved millions of lives. Another California hero.
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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, in Chile, has captured its first images, revealing a universe teeming with galaxies and nebulae. At its heart lies a 3.2-gigapixel digital camera, the largest ever constructed, developed by the SLAC in Menlo Park.
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A little known Californian who had a big impact: Luther Burbank, a pioneering horticulturist, developed over 800 plant varieties, including the Russet Burbank potato, which has become the predominant choice for french fries worldwide.
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