Category Archives: Science & Technology

Moon Over Hollywood

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Brian Donnelly

Tonight’s Moon from Hollywood Blvd. 94% waxing Gibbous. Remember to watch the Full Moon/Eclipse Sunday.

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Lawrence English New Public Sound Artwork Installation ‘Seirá’ Incorporates Cold War Era Air Raid Sirens During ‘AxS Festival’

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Monique A. LeBleu

Do you remember the sound of the air raid sirens that went off like clockwork at 10:00 a.m. on the last Friday of every month during the Cold War in Los Angeles? Those of us lived at the time to hear … Continue reading →

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Random LA: SpaceX Freaks Everyone Out!

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Brian Donnelly

Tonight Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched their first satellite into space on the Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base at around 7:20 PM, blowing everyone’s minds with a bizarre lightshow that looked like a nebula, a UFO, or one … Continue reading →

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Take the Train: Wildlife Photographer of the Year at the Natural History Museum

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Joel J. Rane

If it’s been years since you wandered the halls of our Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, now might be a great time to reacquainted. If you’ve never been there, you’ll find a corner of Los Angeles you might not … Continue reading →

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Tour the Lost and Long-Gone Graveyards of Los Angeles with Atlas Obscura this Sunday

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Elise Thompson

If you love to explore the unusual, hidden and mysterious, you might already be familiar with the Atlas Obscura website, which contains articles about fascinating foods as well as travel guides for international attractions like strange public art, abandoned amusement … Continue reading →

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Whale of a Day Celebration at Point Vincente this Saturday

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Elise Thompson

Celebrate the Pacific Gray Whales as they migrate south from their “summer feeding grounds in the Bering and Chuchki Seas in Alaska to the winter breeding and calving grounds in Baja California.” Point Vincente is a prime whale watching spot, … Continue reading →

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Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Sequel” at The Hammer Museum

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Simone Snaith

This Sunday, January 7th, former Vice President Al Gore will be at The Hammer Museum in Westwood for a free screening of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power. Since our current administration is hell-bent on bringing about the apocalypse, let … Continue reading →

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“JANE” at the Hollywood Bowl and Coming to Theaters Friday

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Simone Snaith

Last week, the Hollywood Bowl held a special screening of “JANE,” the new documentary on Jane Goodall by Brett Morgen. The evening was truly special, featuring a short introduction from the charming Dr. Goodall and Morgen, and live accompaniment of … Continue reading →

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Reviewed: The Fender Newport Bluetooth Speaker

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Guest Post

A few weeks ago, I received a package from Fender. A big, brown box. With Fender stamped on it. That in itself is a big deal to me. I love the Fender company, the products they make, the vibe, the … Continue reading →

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The Total Solar Eclipse 2017 Was Awesome in Sweet, Idaho

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Ed Simon

Taken by Ed Simon for the Los Angeles Beat around 11:25am in Sweet, Idaho. What an amazing experience!

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