‘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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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
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
Key takeaways from our investigation into the science of MERT
While many clinics feature glowing testimonials from satisfied customers, patient experiences with MERT run a broad gamut. The Times spoke to parents who said MERT … Read more
This powder removes as much CO2 from the air as a tree
A typical large tree can suck as much as 40 kilograms of carbon dioxide out of the air over the course of a year. Now … Read more
NASA to search for signs of life on one of Jupiter’s moons
In 2015, Bill Nye was on Marine One with President Obama. The television personality and science advocate was officially there for an Earth Day event, … Read more
A deposit of marine fossils found under San Pedro High School
Hidden beneath concrete at San Pedro High School, construction workers found a buried secret — thousands of marine fossils echoing Palos Verdes Peninsula’s ancient geological … Read more
Scientists become source of hope and information on TikTok, Instagram
Peter Neff understands the allure of the world’s fifth-largest continent. The camera roll on his phone is brimming with videos and photos of his trips … Read more