Ellison Onizuka: First Asian American Astronaut
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Fighting toxic algae blooms with robots
Scientists at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School of Engineering (USC Viterbi) are using robotics to spot toxic algae blooms. What You Need To...
How the Pacific Ocean regulates our climate
New research from earth scientists shows that the Pacific Ocean plays a significant role in our climate regulation, lowering greenhouse gases. What You Need To Know...
Katya Echazarreta: Sparking STEM for everyone
Katya “Kat” Echazarreta’s stardom is on the rise. She’s the first Mexican-born woman ever to fly into space. Kat is also using her platform to...
2 tornadoes cause damage across SoCal
Two tornadoes confirmed in Southern California this week. What You Need To Know Two tornadoes confirmed in SoCal A tornado damaged at least 11 buildings...
Electrifying future homes
A neighborhood in Southern California could set the standard for energy-efficient homes throughout the country. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) gave KB Home $6.65...
How weather and the seasons might affect your love life
Mother Nature, flowers and candy could be your recipe for finding a love for all seasons or Valentine’s Day. It is that time of the...
DaNa Carlis’ new role at NSSL is a historic homecoming
Dr. DaNa Carlis is breaking barriers as the first African-American to lead NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The laboratory studies severe...