Turbulent seas signal sea urchin larvae to settle down, Stanford scientist discovers
Stanford University, April 2013The swirling waters of a rocky shore motivate sea urchin larvae to grow up and settle down.
Stanford’s Hank Greely presents the ethics of resurrecting extinct species
Stanford University, April 2013Twenty years after the release of Jurassic Park, the dream of bringing back the dinosaurs remains science fiction. But scientists predict that within 15 years they will be able to revive some more recently extinct species, such as the dodo or the passenger pigeon, raising the question of whether or not they should – just because they can.
Stephanie Moura, ocean policy manager
The SciCom Interviews, April 2013Off the coast of New England, a telecommunications company digs trenches for new cable lines. Four years ago, the path of the dig would be a cost-efficient straight line through a vulnerable seafloor ecosystem. Now, thanks to new state policies in Massachusetts, the company is paying more for rerouted cables — but worrying less about lengthy approvals and backlash from environmentalists.
Ag drone field grows
The Salinas Californian, March 2013While deadly military drones grab headlines, a very different type of drone glides above the vineyards of Davis. Precisely aligning itself along a row of grapes, the robotic helicopter releases its 16-liter pesticide payload on the crops below.
Weak wildflower season expected
The Salinas Californian, March 2013Flower fans should prepare for a disappointing wildflower season. Many of the crimson, sapphire and gold signs of springtime remain in hiding following an unusually dry winter.
Full-page featured aritcle in print edition.
Panetta Welcomed Home
The Salinas Californian, March 2013After serving in President Obama’s cabinet for over four years as CIA director and secretary of defense, Monterey native son Leon Panetta was welcomed home Thursday during a reception at California State University, Monterey Bay.
Published on A1 of print edition.
Monterey County sees drop in youth homicide
The Salinas Californian, March 2013After three years on top, Monterey County is no longer the state leader in youth homicides.
Story on A1 of print edition.
Record number of exhibitors in Monterey County Science Fair
The Salinas Californian, March 2013A record number of local high school and middle school students will present their scientific side this weekend during the 2013 Monterey County Science and Engineering Fair.
A Whale of a Time
The Salinas Californian, March 2013When it comes to learning about whales, Jennifer Sena’s class of Greenfield kindergartners found out Wednesday that nothing beats the real thing.
Lead story on page A1. Includes several photographs taken by me.
Pollen season off to intense early start; dry winter making it worse
The Salinas Californian, March 2013The telltale watering eyes and sniffling noses are making an early appearance this year thanks to an unseasonably high pollen count.