Discover the remarkable history of Terminal Island in Los Angeles Harbor—from its thriving Japanese American fishing village to World War...
Discover the history of the modern pedestrian signal, from Garrett A. Morgan’s groundbreaking traffic signal to today’s smart, accessible crosswalks.
Social Media Before Bedtime? A sleep researcher explains why late-night social media disrupts sleep less because of screens and blue light, and more because of emotional...
As Route 66 nears its 100th anniversary, a historian asks what we’re really honoring: the real 2,448-mile highway that reshaped towns and travel, or the mythic...
Forgotten Genius Friday When people think about space exploration, they often remember the astronauts who traveled beyond Earth. But behind every mission are engineers, scientists, and...
Portland cement drives ~8% of global emissions. Learn how low-carbon geopolymers—enhanced with add-ins like cork—could cut concrete’s footprint.
For generations of Southern Californians, the Vincent Thomas Bridge has been more than a way to cross the Los Angeles Harbor. It has been a landmark,...
Sony's Betamax, despite superior technology, lost to JVC's VHS due to strategic licensing, lower costs, and consumer preferences. VHS's wider adoption and convenience in video rentals...
Before fresh food could travel thousands of miles, before life-saving medicines could be shipped across long distances, and before grocery stores could offer products from around...
Los Angeles is home to one of the nation's most impressive collections of Art Deco architecture. Explore the iconic buildings, history, and legacy of this glamorous...
