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The preservation of Pigeon Point Lighthouse is an ongoing battle against time, weather, and the Pacific Ocean’s determination to reclaim everything eventually. Salt air corrodes metal, wind batters ...

Pescadero, the nearest town, is worth a visit too. It’s the kind of place where everyone knows everyone, the local bakery makes bread that could convert gluten-free devotees, and the biggest traffic ...

A team led by UC San Diego was able to mass-produce a key pigment, xanthommatin, that occurs in the psychedelic skin of many ...

UC San Diego-led team discovers new method for producing large amounts of color-changing, nature-inspired pigment in the lab.

Most animals we know - mammals, birds, and reptiles, have bones that shape and support their bodies. Yet, many of Earth’s ...

"Guppies live in dynamic underwater habitats with variable light and complex backgrounds, so their visual system emphasizes global processing, integrating the whole scene. Doves, by contrast, feed on ...

While these foods can be part of a healthy diet, it's essential to handle, prepare, and cook them correctly to avoid ...

A new global study has disclosed environmental, welfare and food security risks associated with this emerging aquaculture ...