Jacob Margolis

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An atmospheric river continues to wallop southern California

Monday, February 05, 2024

An atmospheric river continues to bombard California, leading to power outages and flooding in different parts of the state.

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Green sea turtles are making a comeback south of Los Angeles

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Once on the path to extinction, East Pacific green sea turtles in L.A. are coming back in a major way – right in the middle of suburbia. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 15, 2023.)

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Green sea turtles are making a comeback south of Los Angeles

Friday, September 15, 2023

Once on the path to extinction, East Pacific green sea turtles in L.A. are coming back in a major way – right in the middle of suburbia.

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The Big Burn podcast explores the history and state of wildfire management today

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with LAist Studios Science Reporter Jacob Margolis about his exploration of wildfires in his new podcast, The Big Burn.

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An oil spill has hit sensitive marshland along the coast of Southern California

Monday, October 04, 2021

An oil spill off the coast of Southern California is sending globs onto the shores of Orange County. Environmental authorities are trying to protect a sensitive marshland in the oil slick's path.

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Workers Are Dying Of Heat Outdoors Without Standards To Protect Them

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Farmworkers, construction workers and firefighters are dying from excessive heat on the job. The federal government has no heat standard to protect them, and climate change is making things worse.

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To Many Firefighters Across The Country, A COVID-19 Vaccine Has Been A Tough Sell

Friday, May 14, 2021

Firefighters in some major cities aren't being vaccinated at the rate of other essential workers. But Los Angeles has managed to reach one of the highest rates in the U.S. due to targeted outreach.

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Up Close With The Mars Rover

Saturday, December 28, 2019

NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab let folks have a look at the Mars 2020 mission's rover before it gets packed up on its journey to Cape Canaveral for launch in 2020.

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Wildfires In Northern And Southern California

Friday, October 25, 2019

Wildfires are raging rapidly across large parts of California. The blazes have been spreading thick and fast and they're burning perilously close to two of the state's biggest cities.

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New Movement Along Garlock Fault Line In California Could Mean Bigger Earthquakes

Friday, October 18, 2019

The bulging of the Garlock fault line in California can be seen from space and it's moving in ways never seen before, raising the question for Californians if it raises the risk of "The Big One."

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Wildfires North Of LA Gain Intensity

Friday, October 11, 2019

First responders in Los Angeles County are gathering at a staging area at Hansen Dam to coordinate how to keep the fires from creeping into neighborhoods.

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The Making Of Apollo's Command Module: 2 Engineers Recall Tragedy And Triumph

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

It was the only part of the Apollo 11 spacecraft that came back from the moon. Designing, testing and building it was a monumental task, according to two engineers who were part of the effort.

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Southern California Hit By 2nd Large Earthquake In 2 Days

Saturday, July 06, 2019

Southern California was hit by another big earthquake Friday, after one struck the day before.

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NASA Will Make A Last Attempt To Contact Mars Rover Opportunity

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., announced Tuesday that they will make one last attempt to reach the Mars rover Opportunity though they are not expecting a response.

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25 Years After The Northridge Earthquake, Is LA Ready For The Big One?

Thursday, January 17, 2019

On Jan. 17, 1994, a 6.7 magnitude quake rocked the suburbs north of Los Angeles, leaving 57 dead and causing more than $43 billion in damage. Officials worry LA isn't ready for the next big quake.

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Seeking Online Medical Advice? Google's Top Results Aren't Always On Target

Monday, July 17, 2017

Google's search results on health issues can be influential, but they can also be unreliable or wrong. The highlighted answer may come from a dubious source while a more credible one is buried below.

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How Will Things Change For Shoppers After Amazon Buys Whole Foods?

Monday, June 26, 2017

It was recently announced that Amazon was going to acquire Whole Foods, giving the web giant a physical presence in nearly 450 locations across the country.

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Airbnb Eyes Services That Compete With Travelocity, Yelp And TripAdvisor

Friday, November 18, 2016

Airbnb is expanding beyond short-term home rentals with plans to offer services like guided tours, flights and car rentals. Is it a hedge against anticipated restrictions on its core business model?

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Company's Secret Weapon To Make Videos Go Viral

Saturday, April 18, 2015

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