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In 2007, scientists recovered a blue whale earplug off Santa Barbara; its 24 wax layers archived 12 years of hormones, mercury, and man-made pollutantsThe earwax plug of a blue whale serves as a remarkable indicator of its life history. This wax revealed its exposure to harmful pollutants ...- California Governor Gavin Newsom lists his $7.5 million Sacramento-area mansion: Inside the 8.2-acre Fair Oaks estate with 7 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, tennis court and 5,000-bottle wine cellarCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has listed his sprawling 8.2-acre Fair Oaks mansion for $7.5 million, months before his second term ends i...
- Michael Jackson’s 2,700-acre Neverland Ranch received nearly $70,000-a-year tax benefit meant for farmland. Then officials found an amusement park, a zoo and moreMichael Jackson's Neverland Ranch took advantage of agricultural tax credits by engaging in cattle ranching, which offered lower property t...
- In 2026, scientists tracked 4,581 animals across 37 species; more than 65% changed their behaviour simply when humans were nearbyResearchers tracking 4,581 animals across 37 species in the US found that more than 65% changed how they used space when humans were nearby...
- COVID lockdowns accidentally created an experiment scientists could never have deliberately run: What happens when the roads and buildings stay, but the people disappear?The COVID-19 lockdowns accidentally created a rare real-world experiment for scientists, as human activity suddenly dropped while roads, bu...
- In 2016, researchers proposed that salt fingers could send crystals to the Dead Sea floor. 3 years later, a 2019 study backed the theory, showing why the lakebed gains about 10 centimeters of salt yearlyRecent scientific research reveals the intriguing mechanism behind the formation of salt crystals in the Dead Sea. As warmer, salt-laden su...
- In the late 1800s, California introduced red foxes for hunting and fur farms; at Seal Beach, they drove light-footed Ridgway's rails down to just 5 pairs in 7 yearsIn the late 1800s, non-native red foxes wreaked havoc on the population of Ridgway's rails, bringing them perilously close to extinction. F...
- In 2017, billionaire couple gave $165 million to save 24,000 acres of California coastline. It was the biggest donation in the history of Nature ConservancyIn 2017, technology billionaires Jack and Laura Dangermond donated $165 million to The Nature Conservancy to help protect 24,364 acres of C...
- MacKenzie Scott gave $461 million to California universities over 5 years, without any strings attachedBillionaire MacKenzie Scott donated approximately seven billion dollars in recent years. California public education institutions received ...
- Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain, media reports sayPrince Harry and Meghan plan to return to Britain this month. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, will begin school there in September. The...
- In 1999, a gangster landed in a California forest for a new life. Years later, he helped save America’s largest land birds from extinctionAnthony Prieto has made a remarkable shift from gang life to passionate conservation work. He now volunteers with the U.S. Fish and Wildlif...
- In 2023, scientists built a rooftop tile that opens its cooling vents when hot and closes them when cold, using no electricity and cutting cooling costs 3.1-foldInnovative engineers have created high-tech roof tiles that adjust themselves to optimize building temperatures automatically. By utilizing...
- Tech billionaires Jack and Laura Dangermond donated $165 million to protect a stunning 24,000-acre stretch of California coastline visible from spaceJack and Laura Dangermond have made a monumental donation of $165 million to The Nature Conservancy, ensuring the permanent protection of t...
- In 1930, an American lab technician invented a transparent adhesive tape revolutionizing the whole industry by creating a modern and commercially successful product: How Richard Drew changed the world?In 1930, an American lab technician invented a transparent adhesive tape that became a commercial product and changed the tape industry. Ri...
- 'Who introduced them?': US senator Katie Britt reacts to ex Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry romance: “He used to be in charge of a whole country”Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry’s high-profile romance has sparked fresh attention after Alabama Senator Katie Britt questioned how the unlik...
- Quote of the day by Gwyneth Paltrow: 'The best way to mend a broken heart is time and girlfriends.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on emotional healing, patience, distraction, acceptance, validation, support and friendshipQuote of the day by Gwyneth Paltrow, “The best way to mend a broken heart is time and girlfriends,” focuses on emotional healing after a br...
- In 1969, California biologist Phil Pister carried endangered Owens pupfish across hazardous terrain in two buckets; in 2024, a seventh refuge population was establishedIn a dramatic rescue in 1969, biologist Phil Pister painstakingly transported the last of the Owens pupfish through challenging landscapes ...
- Quote of the Day by Michael Douglas: “I've never been one to carefully calculate my career decisions, to… – Inspiring lessons on passion, purpose, confidence, risk-taking and why you should trust your instincts by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on life and ambitionQuote of the Day by Michael Douglas: Michael Douglas’ quote, “I've never been one to carefully calculate my career decisions, to sit on the...
- Quote of the day by Selena Gomez: 'I believe in unconditional love but if you can’t be your authentic self…', American actress-singer's lesson about choosing the right peopleSelena Gomez’s quote on unconditional love stresses the importance of authenticity, trust and choosing supportive people. In a Vogue interv...
- In 2007, scientists found giant underwater domes off California; the truth was stranger than anyone expectedMysterious underwater domes off California were identified as ancient asphalt volcanoes. These formations originated from hardened crude oi...
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