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After the 2016 El Niño, coral reefs in Moorea are thriving -- why?
While that proved true for many reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef off Australia, Peter Edmunds and other ecologists at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) found that not only did Moorea's reefs survive, but El Niño coincided with the growth, or "recruitment," of new corals. -- National Science Foundation
Better mini brains could help scientists identify treatments for Zika-related brain damage
The research was supported by grants from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and its California State University Northridge-UCLA Bridges training program; the National Institutes of Health; the Uehara Memorial Foundation; the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts of Baden-Württemberg; the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke's Informatics Center for Neurogenetics and Neurogenomics; an UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center-Binder Family Foundation research award; and an UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center-Rose Hills Foundation research award. -- Innovations Report
CSUN-al Gardening Session to Explore the Art of Growing Living Fossils
Cycads are often referred to as “living fossils,” given the fact they were around when dinosaurs ruled the earth. The plants’ female cones bear fleshy-coated seeds, which are thought to have been eaten and then distributed by plant-eating dinosaurs. -- Press Release Point
After The 2016 El Niño, Coral Reefs In Moorea Are Thriving -- Why?
While that proved true for many reefs, including the Great Barrier Reef off Australia, Peter Edmunds and other ecologists at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) found that not only did Moorea's reefs survive, but El Niño coincided with the growth, or 'recruitment,' of new corals. -- Public Now
CSUN-Al Gardening Session To Explore The Art Of Growing ‘Living Fossils’
Cycads are often referred to as 'living fossils,' given the fact they were around when dinosaurs ruled the earth. The plants' female cones bear fleshy-coated seeds, which are thought to have been eaten and then distributed by plant-eating dinosaurs. -- Public Now
This Week: StoryFest, Reyes Adobe Days, Archaeology Day, dance clubs
Poetry Reading: Former Poet Laureate of Ventura County Mary Kay Rummel and professor emeritus of English at CSU Northridge Bob Chianese will read from their favorite collection of poems. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Very Ventura Gift Shop & Gallery, 540 E. Main St., Ventura. Free. 628-3540; very-ventura.com. -- Ventura County Star
The Paco de Lucia Project Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of First Solo Recording
For fifty years, the feverish and fierce art of flamenco guitar has spread like wildfire from Spain to points around the globe, ignited by the late Paco de Lucía. Honoring that legacy, Javier Limón, producer of Paco's later GRAMMY-winning albums, reassembles the original band that toured with Paco de Lucía in this tribute performance, The Paco de Lucía Project arriving at Valley Performing Arts Center (The Soraya) on Saturday, November 4 at 8:00pm. -- Broadway World Los Angeles Times
Shows Of The Night: Wednesday, October 11th
CSUN Department Of Music @ Cal State Northridge -- The SceneStar
Student Athlete of the Week: Nickeisha Williams
This student athlete came from a family of track and field athletes but found her niche in volleyball. Senior Nickeisha Williams is an outside hitter for the Cal State Northridge Matadors, aiding them with their 4-2 record in Big West play. -- Los Angeles Sentinel
Mission League baseball is home to top young prospects
Alemany has senior catcher Noah Cardenas (UCLA), junior shortstop Caden Miller (San Diego State) and senior pitcher Blaine Traxel (Cal State Northridge). -- Los Angeles Times