Bioluminescence, biofluorescence, and underwater acoustics: Birch Aquarium launches Oceans at Night 

Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is launching Oceans at Night, a first-of-its-kind event that invites a 21-plus audience to experience an immersive blend of art, science, and technology after hours.The new monthly series celebrates the wonders and mysteries of th

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UC San Diego’s Scripps Oceanography awarded $5.6 million for Southern California DDT ocean dumpsite research 

Decades ago, the San Pedro Basin off the coast of Los Angeles was a dumpsite used by various industries. Recent research and reporting has found the dumping of waste from byproducts of the pesticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and other industrial wastes may be larger than previously thoug

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Hollywood in La Jolla: From murder mysteries to sci-fi and more

Besides its beautiful beaches, and many historic buildings, La Jolla has been home to backdrops and locations for various movies, TV shows, and more. From science fiction films like “Gattaca” to murder-themed TV shows including “Silk Stalkings,” “Veronica Mars,” and “Terriers,” La Jolla has many att

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