The story of Los Angeles: How did gas contribute to illuminating the city?
The city dwellers could extend the workday for a bit longer thanks to gas lighting. However, this opportunity was not accessible to all due...
“From Cows to Concrete” or the forgotten history of farming in Los Angeles
Thanks to Rachel Surls and Judith Gerber's book “From Cows to Concrete: The Rise and Fall of Farming in Los Angeles,” modern residents could...
Ronald Evans, a scientist studying nuclear hormone receptors
Ronald Evans is a 2020 NOMIS Distinguished Scientist, a professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies since 1978 and the head of the...
Los Angeles Environmental Initiatives: Friends of Ballona Wetlands
While Los Angeles is often associated with the film industry and urban development, the city is also a vital hub for environmental science and...
Inventor of the Year 2021 of Los Angeles. John Ruter and the development and...
John Ruter from Los Angeles is a famous inventor and gardener. He specializes in breeding decorative plants. Many of these specimens can be seen...
Heal the Bay: One of California’s Leading Environmental Movements
Heal the Bay is one of the most prominent environmental organizations in the United States, dedicated to protecting the coastal waters and watersheds of...
Gas and oil reserves in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles, there are 26 oil and gas fields and about 5,000 operating and idle wells. Wells are located throughout the city, including...
James William Valentine: The Man Who Opened a New Dimension in Evolution
He was one of the 20th century's most distinguished paleontologists, completely reshaping our understanding of how complex life evolved on Earth. The scientist merged...
California’s remarkable harvest in 1992
The year 1992 is notable for its record-setting crop yields. At that time, California was an oasis of agricultural prosperity in the United States,...
Hugo Benioff: The Man Who Taught the Earth to Speak
When the Earth trembles, instruments in laboratories around the world spring to life—instruments created by a man who taught us to hear the planet's...