7+ hour, 3+ min ago  (1751+ words) Why it matters: When the Big One hits, it could take less than two minutes for millions of Southern Californians to lose electricity and internet access. And according to a new study, that mega earthquake is overdue. The backstory: Pressure…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1832+ words) Why now: At least 40 quakes have struck in the last 24 hours, according to the U. S. Geological Survey. No injuries or significant damage have been reported. The backstory: The jolts are concentrated around the Brawley Fault Zone, an area connecting the Imperial…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (430+ words) The Story Collider returns to the Crawford! Join us for a night of hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming stories about science. Whether you haven't touched a test tube since high school or have a. .. It's our spring member drive! Download our app…...

1+ year, 3+ day ago  (284+ words) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 2. 7 struck near Sherman Oaks on Tuesday. No significant damage was expected. An early warning wasn't issued by the U. S. Geological Survey's earthquake early warning system, likely due to it low intensity. A map of…...