‘Doomsday fish’ washed ashore in California, but what does that mean?
If one oarfish landing on a beach is a sign of a disaster to come, how bad will it be if three wash up in … Read more
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Black plastic utensils may have toxic compounds. What you should do
Go to your kitchen, grab your black spatula and throw it in the trash. Immediately. That’s the alarming message from a new study published in … Read more
Wildfire retardant is laden with toxic metals, study finds
It’s a scene that’s become routine with big blazes in the West. A plane dips low over a smoldering ridgetop and unleashes a ribbon of … Read more
Scientists are finally ready to talk about the ‘mystery mollusk’
Over two decades ago, researchers spotted a mysterious sea slug swimming more than 8,000 feet deep in the Monterey Bay. In February 2000, scientists from … Read more
The King Tides Project kicks off this weekend. How you can help
Quick, snap a picture — the tides are rising. The California Coastal Commission is asking the public to photograph high tidal waters for its King … Read more
CO2 emissions from private jets are skyrocketing
Carbon dioxide emissions from private jets have increased by 46% in the last five years, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Nature … Read more
Climate change found to be main driver of worsening drought
Humanity’s heating of the planet, driven by the burning of fossil fuels and unchecked emissions of greenhouse gases, has become the main driver of worsening … Read more
What is myth and what is truth about the deadly 27 Club?
Their deaths have fueled the notion that 27 is a lethal age for musicians and other notable artists. Amy Winehouse, the iconoclastic singer-songwriter, was that … Read more
‘Always a member’: A Hollywood hangout for people with mental illness
When Georgette Darby has one of her bad days, she knows what will rouse her from her Hollywood apartment. “Get your butt up and go … Read more
Stressed about the election? Here are 5 tips to ease your mind
For many people, stress related to the approaching presidential election is palpable. Even, at times, unbearable. Judith Martinez, 32, a nonprofit founder in Los Angeles, … Read more