It could take up to five years before any clams reach harvestable size, but the promise of higher yields and stronger ...

John Burroughs (1837-1921) was an American naturalist and essayist, active in the conservation movement in the United States. He is reputed to have penned the poem, The Hermit Thrush, inspired by the ...

Jack in the Box has been pushing the boundaries from the start, innovating the fast-food landscape in more ways than one. It’s a story of firsts. After opening the original Jack ...

Tucked away along the Outer Banks, there's a stretch of sand that feels miles removed from the bustling tourist hotspots. Coquina Beach offers something rare in today's crowded coastal world: space to ...

From finding out where swallows go in winter to discovering microbes here are 10 of the greatest biological discoveries ever ...

A group of 6,000-year-old seashells has emerged as the loudest playable sound-producing instruments yet confirmed from ...

Using data gathered by NASA's Juno Jupiter orbiter, scientists estimate that Europa's ice shell is about 18 miles thick — which could make it hard for nutrients to get down to its buried ocean.

Share your slug and snail findings and help science understand some of our slimy and spectacular local critters.

Discover iconic old-school steakhouses in America known for tableside service, aged beef, and timeless fine-dining experiences.

After spotting a beautiful shell, Beckylee Rawls didn't think twice about picking it up to get a closer look. What she never could have imagined was that she was actually holding one of the world's ...

Europa’s subsurface ocean might be getting fed after all. Scientists found that salty, nutrient-rich surface ice can become heavy enough to break free and sink through Europa’s icy shell, delivering ...

Ashley Mackin-Solomon is a reporter for the La Jolla Light, covering everything from community planning, sports, science, the arts, personalities and more. She has been with La Jolla Light since 2012.