A unique ally in battling California’s wildfires. Beavers lend a hand
It's hard to imagine how many advantages these furry creatures can bring. Their dams are instrumental in forming moisture-rich areas that help slow down...
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...
Flower business in Los Angeles: From growing to importing flowers
In the early twentieth century, Los Angeles emerged as a hub of agricultural and industrial production. In 1877, the city was first connected 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...
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 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...
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...
Oil Output History and Los Angeles
During the city’s development, the period of oil extraction is often called the "dark days". Los-Angeles.name will tell more about those times and 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...