Liquid crystals are substances that flow like a liquid but maintain some of the ordered structure of crystals. Liquid-crystal molecules tend to be elongated and to orient in specific directions.

Officials are asking Californians to be on high alert as sightings of mountain lions and wolves roaming near human trails continue to rise on the West Coast. Seth Watts, the Vice President of ...

Great White Sharks are the ultimate apex predators of California’s coastline, using their size, speed, and hunting skills to dominate the waters. But why do these fearsome sharks thrive in ...

The Winter Showcase will return with more than 40 shows selling crystals, rocks, fossils, minerals, jewelry, and more! You will also find beads, findings, apparel and home decor. There is a show ...

If you live in California, you'll want to bank with a financial institution that operates in your state and offers good perks and low rates. Below, you'll find our top picks for the best banks and ...

California lawmakers are considering allowing residents affected by natural disasters to sue oil companies under the guise that they have not exposed the risks of fossil fuels to climate change. This ...

Fossil of Protorosaurus speneri. Image by suvuk79 - Own work, Copyrighted free use, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86190644, via Wikimedia Commons ...

Looking for the ultimate treasure-hunting experience in California? These 15 massive antique shops are ... Expect the unexpected, embrace the eclectic! Photo credit: Crystal Eidanizadeh If Alice in ...

Do you love uncovering unique vintage gems? The Antique Society in Sebastopol is a sprawling treasure trove where your antique-hunting dreams become reality! Welcome to Antique Society, where the past ...

At least 29 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across Southern California. Thousands of firefighters have been battling wildfires across ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The devastation from the Palisades Fire is shown in an aerial view in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of ...

For Felicia Ludwig, the founder of Maryland Fossil Finders, fossil hunting is up to the whim of the tides. “It just depends on the day what time low tide is,” Ludwig said. The sun isn’t up ...