The story of a Los Angeles-based Ukrainian that builds airships for the Pentagon
In 1981, Igor Pasternak formed a volunteer airship-design bureau at the Ukrainian university Lviv Polytechnic. His company, Aeros, was one of the first private...
Over 15 Years in the Field: The Evolutionary Biology of Craig Stanford
Craig Stanford is a leading American evolutionary biologist, primatologist, and conservationist whose work spans the critical intersections of anthropology, ecology, and biodiversity conservation. His...
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...
Frieda Rapoport Caplan and her kiwi venture: a success story
Imagine the astonishment of Californians when Frieda first brought in Chinese gooseberries, now known as kiwis, back in 1962. Many thought she was insane,...
How did the people seek wealth? The California Gold Rush and its history
The story began with the discovery of gold nuggets in the Sacramento Valley. This event occurred in 1848 and sparked the development of American...
Victoria Sork: Exploring the Future of Forest Ecosystems
Victoria Sork is a prominent American scientist in the fields of evolutionary biology and plant ecology. Her work is fundamentally shaping modern approaches to...