Category Archives: Science & Technology

Has Science Confirmed the Existence of the Soul Through Quantum Physics

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Shirley Pena

“I know that the molecules in my body are traceable to phenomena in the cosmos. That makes me want to grab people in the street and say, ‘have you heard this?!’ We are all connected: to each other biologically, to the earth chemically and … Continue reading →

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What I Learned at GLAZA’s Photo Day at the Zoo

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Elise Thompson

Shooting animals is difficult for even the most seasoned photographer. Luckily, GLAZA (Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association) hosted an all-day workshop Sunday on photographing animals. Instructors from Paul’s Photo in Torrance and various camera reps were on hand to lead walks, offer … Continue reading →

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DNA Testing:Discover the Journey of YOU

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Shirley Pena

DNA testing, and its uses thereof, have come a long way since its humble beginnings in the United Kingdom, where it was first used in forensic science to assist police detective work, and also to resolve paternity and immigration disputes. … Continue reading →

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A Star was Born at AOP: Introducing Bixby, The Baby Harbor Seal

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Afropix

Four months ago, on April 26, 2012, the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, had its first seal pup ever born at the facility. The pup, a harbor seal, weight about 20 pounds at birth but weighed a whopping … Continue reading →

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Sky Star Party

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Elise Thompson
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Do Trees Have Standing? Space Shuttle Endeavour Remix

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Afropix

When I was in law school, required reading was Christopher Stone’s essay: Should Trees Have Standing? –Toward Legal Rights for Natural Objects, 45 S. Cal. L. Rev. 450 (1972). That essay was cited in Justice Douglas’ dissent in Sierra Club … Continue reading →

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Blue Whale Watching with the Aquarium of Pacific via Harbor Breeze Cruises!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Afropix
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Playa’s Cielo Verde

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Elise Thompson

  John Rivera Sedlar’s restaurant, Playa, has a secret — and it’s right over your head. You may wonder where the restaurant gets its gorgeous produce. The fact is, much of it is now grown in their innovative rooftop garden, … Continue reading →

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Long Beach’s Aquarium of the Pacific – – LIVE and INFORMED!

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Afropix

Beginning this month the Aquarium will stream live interactive lectures on its website,  lecturing scientists and other experts. Viewers will learn about the urban ocean, medicinal rainforest plants, green sea turtle rehabilitation, and more.  The waters off Southern California are one of … Continue reading →

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Cup of Flesh

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Victoria Thomas

What makes you feel connected to life on earth? An especially considerate friend just gifted me with an exquisite trio of flesh-eating plants, from California Carnivores. Yes, Venus Fly Traps would be in this general category, and this world-class supplier … Continue reading →

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