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Aluminum Foil Melts in Homemade Lasagna, Turning Dinner Into a Literal Battery

Sophia A. Reynolds December 24, 2025

On Dec. 5, a Threads user’s lasagna turned into a literal battery. The Mishap That Sparked a Science Thread Tay Tanesha posted a series of photos...

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Mountain Lion P-129 Captured Near Santa Monica Wildlife Crossing, Joining Long-Running National Park Study

Ethan R. Coleman December 20, 2025

At the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains, a female mountain lion named P‑129 has just been fitted with a tracking collar, joining a decades‑old...

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Winter Solstice Begins as Southern Hemisphere Celebrates Longest Summer Day

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

Sunday marks the shortest day north of the equator as winter solstice begins, while Southern Hemisphere celebrates the longest summer day. Equinoxes...

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Griffith Observatory Welcomes Stargazers for Free Public Star Party on Dec. 20

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

On Saturday, Dec. 20, the Griffith Observatory will host its monthly Public Star Party, a free event that blends afternoon and evening...

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Join the 2025‑26 Christmas Bird Count and Other Winter Birding Events Across Southern California

Ethan R. Coleman December 18, 2025

Southern California’s winter twilight is alive with the chatter of Western Scrub Jays, Great Horned Owls, House Finches, and even Red‑Crowned...

Dinosaur footprints stretch across Stelvio National Park with golden light and misty Alps.

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Triassic Dinosaur Footprints Unearthed in Italy’s Stelvio National Park

Ethan R. Coleman December 17, 2025

A wildlife photographer has uncovered one of the oldest and largest dinosaur trackways known, covering roughly 20,000 prints across five kilometres...

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Trump Administration Plans to Break Up NCAR, Sparking Scientific Backlash

Ethan R. Coleman December 17, 2025

On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced a plan that could dismantle the nation’s largest climate research laboratory, sparking immediate...

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Trump Administration Plans to Break Up Colorado’s Climate Research Lab, NCAR

Ethan R. Coleman December 17, 2025

In a move that could cripple U.S. climate science, the Trump administration announced Tuesday it intends to dismantle the National Center for...

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3.7‑Magnitude Earthquake Hits Channel Islands Area, No Damage Reported

Ethan R. Coleman December 17, 2025

A 3.7‑magnitude earthquake rattled the Channel Islands region Tuesday afternoon, but officials say there were no injuries or damage. The...

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Ventura County Earthquake: 3.4-Magnitude Shock Hits Ojai and Coast

Ethan R. Coleman December 16, 2025

A moderate quake rattled Ventura County early Tuesday, sending tremors felt along the coast. The magnitude‑3.4 earthquake was reported at 7:06 a.m....