Decoding Natural History in a Coastal Paradise
In this latest field adventure, we unveil the captivating natural science stories behind the stunning coastal scenery at Crystal Cove State Park. For centuries, its natural history and legendary...
Applied Geography
GIS to the Rescue: Stimulating an Urban Renaissance with Thriving Residential Communities
It doesn’t seem to add up: vacant or underutilized office space in a city with a severe housing shortage. But these are two major problems that are slowing recovery...
Geoengineering and Climate Intervention: Jet Trails and Radar and Cloud Seeding, Oh My!
Our world is flooded with conflicting special interests pushing contradictory ideas and perspectives fueled by social media. So, you can’t blame folks for getting confused when trying to understand...
Flash Flood! … From Texas to California
As the death toll rises to more than 130 and scores are still missing in the July 4, 2025 Texas flash flood, at least three questions haunt us: Why...
Rent Pressure in L.A
Rent and Income Dynamics in Los Angeles: Spatiotemporal Trends, 2000–2022 By: Svetlana Babaeva We’re thrilled to once again showcase the impressive work of a GIS student from Santa Monica...
Big Ag Vs. Small Regenerative Farming
Join us on this field trip into the heart of Central Valley agriculture as we visit two contrasting farms: a small regenerative family farm and then one of the...
Cal Naturalists Invade Yosemite
Follow our UC California Naturalists experiential learning adventures through and around Yosemite National Park for one week as we explore and research natural history within some of the most...
Cataclysmic Aftermath Landscapes
Most of you have already seen the inconceivable destruction on local news and social media. After surveying post-fire landscapes from Malibu to Pacific Palisades, and from Eaton Canyon to...
Fire in the Redwoods
They’ve lived for thousands of years. They’re the tallest and largest trees on Earth. And now these majestic giants are burning. Follow me as I guide you through California’s...
Simpler Solar Solutions
Advancing technologies have drastically boosted efficiency and cut costs over the years to make solar energy far more affordable, practical, and irresistible across the Golden State. But our developments...
