Welcome to the world, baby dragons
February 20, 2020
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, successfully breeds rare weedy seadragons for the first time.
Bringing sea otters back to San Francisco Bay
December 12, 2019
The California population could triple if otters returned to their historic home — they just need to get past those great white sharks first.
Outlook for the polar regions in a world that's 2 degrees warmer
December 12, 2019
A major new study reveals how rapidly the Arctic is warming and examines its global consequences.
Arctic Ocean could be ice-free for part of the year as soon as 2044
November 18, 2019
New study narrows the predicted timeframe for one worrying result of climate change.
UCLA to assess California drinking water systems to identify risks and solutions
September 26, 2019
An analysis of this scope has never been done before in the state.
How to address America’s lead crisis and provide safe drinking water for all
September 5, 2019
Newark is the latest U.S. city to struggle with high lead levels in drinking water. We can end this crisis.
New study finds microplastic throughout Monterey Bay
June 12, 2019
A new study shows that microplastic particles are not only common, they're in the food chain.
Study uncovers surprising melting patterns beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf
May 29, 2019
Scientists discover an ancient geologic structure under Antarctica’s largest ice shelf and describe the threats it may face.
Squid skin inspires creation of next-gen heat regulating blanket
April 30, 2019
Something new to wear into your too hot, too cold office.