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...
How the Japanese Roll Became the California Roll
It’s hard to find someone who hasn’t heard of the California roll. For many Americans, this roll was their very first introduction to sushi....
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...
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...
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...
Wholly Veggie’s plant-based food brand campaign. Surprising promotion of healthy food
Wholly Veggie is a brand dedicated to advancing plant-based cuisine. It was created by an advertising agency based in Los Angeles. The primary goal...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...