Art by Bethany Wilson. People have always been drawn to the sky. “The stars, the peacefulness, the beauty,” Physics Professor Gerard Fasel said. “It makes you marvel, it makes you wonder. That’s what the night sky does for me.” Cultures around the world have developed different interpretations of celestial bodies, crafting intricate myths and stories to explain the … [Read more...] about Written in the Stars: How Cultures View the Cosmos
Gerard Fasel
Glowing Cities: Light Pollution’s Effects on Health and the Environment
Photo by Milan Loiacono. Mary Margaret Davis contributed to the reporting in this piece. On Jan. 17, 1994, Los Angeles went dark. The Northridge earthquake caused a mass power outage — 625,000 households lost power, hundreds of fires broke out and approximately 2 million Angelenos had the opportunity, many for the first time in their lives, to see the Milky … [Read more...] about Glowing Cities: Light Pollution’s Effects on Health and the Environment
The Santa Ana Winds Return to Malibu
Photo by Milan LoiaconoFalling trees, allergy flare-ups, fire risks and hotter temperatures are on their way, and the Santa Ana winds are to blame.Santa Ana season starts in early autumn and stretches through the entire winter in Southern California. During this time, strong and warm winds blow through coastal regions due to the pressure, topography and temperature of the … [Read more...] about The Santa Ana Winds Return to Malibu
