A refuge within a refuge: Corals, sponges flourish in marine protected areas
Deep below the Monterey Bay’s watery surface lies a rainbow of sponges and corals. Now, researchers have discovered that these still and silent creatures benefit from a state law originally designed to protect fish.
Small, but mighty, Monterey astronomy institute continues making scientific advances
The Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy is a privately-funded nonprofit astronomical observatory dedicated to research and education.
Monterey Bay Aquarium to unveil new ‘Into the Deep’ exhibition
A dark, frigid world that is low in oxygen and high in acidity sounds like a hostile habitat to most. But these features are required for the strange yet beautiful animals living in the deepest, darkest corners of the ocean.
Popular ’80s party drug slowly gains respect as PTSD treatment
Study led by UCSF researcher shows MDMA could help millions with the psychiatric disorder.
Drone keeping an eye on Elkhorn Slough
A drone buzzes above Elkhorn Slough, zipping back and forth in an elongated zig-zag pattern. As it glides through the air, it takes snapshots of the surface to monitor plant life and ground elevation.
New computer program rapidly detects homes, buildings damaged by wildfires
Developed by scientists at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo and Stanford University, DamageMap evaluates the destruction by scrutinizing post-wildfire aerial and satellite images.