AIs Are Beginning to Illuminate the Deep Sea
Scientists are racing to understand deep sea ecosystems before human activity transforms them forever.
Raising Hungry Sea Star Babies
Scientists want to reintroduce these many-armed roombas as a great help for kelp.
Climate vs. Invasive Species
Which foe is looming largest for native plants along the Yangtze River?
Solving the Riddle of Ceres
New evidence suggests the dwarf planet was a muddy ocean world that froze over time.
College Student Discovers 11 New Species of Predatory Worms in Bodega Bay
A UC Davis college student found 11 brand-new-to-science species of ribbon worms—diminutive, squirmy, colorful predators—lurking along Bodega Bay’s coastline.
California May List Ancient, Iconic White Sturgeon as Threatened
The Bay’s white sturgeon are now facing such peril that the state of California has closed fishing for them under emergency regulations while it considers listing them as a threatened species.
Climate Action research grants assist Tribal nations with resource management
California Climate Action research projects are collaborating with Tribal nations to support climate change resilience through tribal resource management.
A Lush Gem Nestled on Napa Valley’s Slopes
Napa County’s Archer Taylor Preserve offers redwood hikes, cascades, understory wildflowers, and restoration volunteering.
Climate Action research boosts communities’ resilience to natural disasters
Climate change is amplifying natural hazards. Three California Climate Action projects seek to buffer those risks by educating workers about disaster cleanup, planning for EV evacuations, and mapping soil liquefaction zones.
All Vaxxed Up and Ready to Roost, Six Captive-Born Condors Fly Free
But, faced with freedom, they take their sweet time about it. "We're on condor time," says one program manager.