L.A. residents are taking fire-tainted soil cleanup into their own hands
Serina Diniega always wanted to plant an avocado tree at her Altadena home, but now she worries the…
Marijuana farm with toxic chemicals busted in Sequoia National Park
Sequoia National Park is home to the world’s largest trees and iconic birds including peregrine falcons and bald…
A couple tore out their lawn and planted a magical low water landscape
Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping…
Scientists Decode Genome of Sweetpotato
Researchers have produced a chromosome-level genome assembly for a sweetpotato cultivar called ‘Tanzania.’ ‘Tanzania’ sweetpotato variety. Image credit:…
China Unveils Genome Tools for High-Precision DNA Editing in Humans, Crops
(Yicai) Aug. 7 — Chinese researchers have developed two advanced DNA editing tools that could lead to breakthroughs…