How Washington"s I-90 became safer for wildlife, drivers
Interstate 90 fractures the spine of the Cascades at its midpoint......»»
Courting labor votes, Biden will address UAW at conference
President Joe Biden is scheduled to address members of the United Auto Workers Wednesday at the group’s annual conference in Washington......»»
Study offers rare long-term analysis of techniques for creating standing dead trees for wildlife habitat
Ecologists have long known that standing dead trees, commonly referred to as snags, are an important habitat element for forest dwellers and act as a driver of biodiversity......»»
Shallow soda lakes show promise as cradles of life on Earth
Charles Darwin proposed that life could have emerged in a "warm little pond" with the right cocktail of chemicals and energy. A study from the University of Washington, published this month in Communications Earth & Environment, reports that a shallo.....»»
Robocall with artificial Joe Biden voice tells Democrats not to vote
Fake Biden voice urges New Hampshire Democrats to skip tomorrow's primary. Enlarge / President Joe Biden at a Rose Garden event at the White House on May 1, 2023, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Alex Wong ) An.....»»
UAW"s Shawn Fain to political leaders: ‘Support our cause or you will not get our endorsement"
UAW President Shawn Fain delivered those remarks Monday to an applauding audience of members attending the union's national political conference in Washington......»»
CRISPR off-switches: A path towards safer genome engineering?
Using CRISPR, an immune system bacteria use to protect themselves from viruses, scientists have harnessed the power to edit genetic information within cells. In fact, the first CRISPR-based therapeutic was recently approved by the FDA to treat sickle.....»»
Colorado secures next wolf supply source from tribes in another Pacific Northwest state
Native American tribes in eastern Washington will supply up to 15 wolves to Colorado next winter under a new agreement that marks a major step forward for the state's reintroduction efforts......»»
3 action movies on Max you need to watch in January
From an underrated 2004 Denzel Washington film to a Bruce Willis classic, these action movies are the perfect way to kick off the new year......»»
FCC chair defends broadband discounts for poor people against Republican attack
Lawmakers criticized FCC for something that was decided by Congress, chair says. Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel at a Senate subcommittee hearing on September 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | The.....»»
Sourcepoint introduces sensitive data opt-in feature to prepare users for privacy changes
Sourcepoint has launched a sensitive data opt-in feature for its consent management platform (CMP) to help customers prepare for US privacy changes on the horizon. As of March 31, 2024, the Washington “My Health, My Data” Act will require opt-in.....»»
Big dogs vs. small dogs: Which sizes face higher risks of which diseases?
A study of more than 25,000 U.S. dogs and 238 breeds has linked dog size to varying patterns of risk for health conditions over the course of a dog's lifespan. Yunbi Nam of the University of Washington, U.S., and colleagues present these findings in.....»»
The Boeing 737 Max Crisis Reignites Arguments Over Infant Safety on Planes
A midair blowout on a Boeing 737 Max 9 showed seatbelts matter, but infants under two still aren’t required to have their own seats. Experts say changing the rules would make flying safer for children—but would result in more deaths......»»
Watching Cops Ticket Drivers for Left-Lane Camping Is Incredibly Satisfying
Watching Cops Ticket Drivers for Left-Lane Camping Is Incredibly Satisfying.....»»
Animal sounds in most nature documentaries are made by humans. How they do it and why it matters
Wildlife documentaries like the BBC's recent series, Planet Earth III, are renowned for offering breathtaking images of animals in their natural habitats. You'd be forgiven for thinking these shows offer an unmediated portrayal of these animals—an.....»»
Conservation group petitions for Alaska king salmon to be listed as an endangered species
A Washington-based conservation group filed a petition with federal regulators Wednesday, requesting that they list Alaska king salmon as an endangered species......»»
From Wildfires to Melting Sea Ice, the Warmest Summer on Record Has Had Cascading Effects across the Arctic
Climate change is already disrupting lives in the Arctic, and the warmest summer on record will certainly have an enormous impact on the people and wildlife of the region.....»»
The Space Force is changing the way it thinks about spaceports
There's not much available real estate to grow Cape Canaveral's launch capacity. Enlarge / The Morrell Operations Center at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. (credit: Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Image.....»»
Climate disclosures: Corporations underprepared for tighter new standards, study reveals
Companies and the carbon emissions that they generate are one of the key drivers of anthropogenic climate change. Because of this, however, they also hold precious potential of curbing its severity. The 2021 Glasgow Pact stated that rigorous sustaina.....»»
Climate change spells disaster for termite-loving numbats
Australia is known for its wonderous and unique wildlife. But, just like the rest of the world, Australia is expected to get even hotter due to climate change. This could spell disaster for many of the marsupials that call the drier regions of the co.....»»
Scaling up urban agriculture: Research team outlines roadmap
Urban agriculture has the potential to decentralize food supplies, provide environmental benefits like wildlife habitat, and mitigate environmental footprints, but researchers have identified knowledge gaps regarding both the benefits and risks of ur.....»»