Column One – The Los Angeles Times
Tag: science
Ocean robots take the pulse of our planet by measuring microbes
It looks like a trashcan bobbing in the waters off the California coast. But it’s hardly garbage. In fact, it … More
Everything you need to know about toxic algae blooms
Green pond scum floating on a lake is not just unsightly. As animal lovers have learned the hard way, it … More
210,000-year-old skull in Greece is earliest sign of modern humans in Europe or Asia
Around 210,000 years ago, an early human died in southern Greece — leaving scientists with the earliest evidence of human … More
Trees could reduce carbon in the atmosphere to levels not seen in nearly 100 years
By removing carbon dioxide from the air, trees are one of our strongest allies in the fight against climate change. … More
Archaeologists have a new way to unlock the secrets of ancient burned bones
Ancient bones, burned beyond repair, have been given new life to tell their stories, thanks to beams of neutrons. Using … More
Marathon runners get a boost from the bacteria in their guts
The secret to a healthier life may lie in the guts of elite athletes. Scientists who studied marathon runners discovered … More
Experiment with ‘lost’ wallets reveals that people are surprisingly honest
They say honesty is the best policy — and now there’s scientific evidence to prove it. An unconventional study that … More
