How Washington"s I-90 became safer for wildlife, drivers
Interstate 90 fractures the spine of the Cascades at its midpoint......»»
Study finds hidden trees across Europe: A billion tons of biomass is overlooked today
Trees isolate carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, benefit wildlife, and biodiversity and make us humans happy. Perhaps you're lucky enough to have trees in your backyard, outside your window, or in a nearby park. Forests aren't the only place where f.....»»
Washington trapped a big number of these invasive, tree-eating moths in 2023
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has trapped 103 invasive spongy moths this year, one of the highest counts in recent decades......»»
Wildlife biologist explains bat myths
It's officially spooky season: Nights are creeping in earlier. A fall chill has descended. Skeletons and witches and jack-o-lanterns dot every street......»»
Washington"s volcanoes are experiencing seismic tremors from an unlikely source—glaciers
Most people think of seismic activity as the result of movement along faults or of violent volcanic eruptions. But seismic events can have other causes, including floods and even large crowds of excited fans—such as those at Taylor Swift's recent S.....»»
Washington still suffers from drought despite rain—and El Nino won"t help
Despite recent rainfall most of Washington still suffers from drought and climatologists say the months ahead aren't likely to offer much relief......»»
To find out how wildlife is doing, scientists try listening
A reedy pipe and a high-pitched trill duet against the backdrop of a low-pitched insect drone. Their symphony is the sound of a forest, and is monitored by scientists to gauge biodiversity......»»
Amazon drivers’ urine packaged as energy drink, sold on Amazon
A documentary shows how easy it is to bypass Amazon's buying and selling safeguards. Enlarge / Oobah Butler in The Great Amazon Heist. (credit: Courtesy of Channel 4) The drink had all the hallmarks of a beverage sensati.....»»
Google’s enhanced Play Protect makes sideloading your favorite Android apps a little safer
Google has announced a new Play Store feature that will scan Android apps for malware in real-time. The post Google’s enhanced Play Protect makes sideloading your favorite Android apps a little safer appeared first on Phandroid. Google h.....»»
Toyota Research Institute shows how savvy human drivers still play prime role in an automated age
Are human drivers and automated driving systems better together? That's the premise of technology being developed by Toyota Research Institute, which provided a firsthand glimpse at Thunderhill Raceway in Northern California......»»
ChargePoint starts rolling out Tesla-style NACS plugs for its customers
The company will start delivering preordered cable upgrade kits in November. Enlarge / Tesla-style plugs are coming to ChargePoint chargers. (credit: ChargePoint) Tesla drivers will soon have a new place to fast-charge.....»»
Growers, consumers want "wildlife-friendly" plants, but researchers say education is needed
Growers want to produce wildlife-friendly plants, and consumers want to buy them, at least in theory, new University of Florida research shows......»»
DNA shows where Washington culvert replacements helped spawning salmon
To help struggling salmon populations, the state of Washington is legally required to replace hundreds of culverts that divert streams under roadways. The state transportation department is replacing old, rusting metal pipes with broad, concrete prom.....»»
ChargePoint begins adding Tesla NACS connectors
Tesla drivers will be able to charge without an adapter at select ChargePoint stations starting this month......»»
Invasive plant species threaten 66% of India"s natural areas
Invasive plant species management in India has historically been constrained by a lack of information regarding the spread of invasions. So to combat this, scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India were forced to come up with a unique solution......»»
IRS to offer free tax filing in competition against much-criticized TurboTax
IRS Direct File pilot in 2024 is for taxpayers with simple returns in 13 states. Enlarge / Advocates gather on April 17, 2023, in Washington, DC, to call out tax prep firms like TurboTax-maker Intuit and H&R Block, and to support.....»»
Research tracking map shows wildlife polluted by flame retardants on massive scale
More than 150 species of wild animals across every continent are contaminated with flame retardant chemicals, according to a new map tracking peer-reviewed research worldwide......»»
The Netflix Cup combines F1 and the PGA Tour in Las Vegas
It's official: Formula 1 and the PGA Tour are teaming up for The Netflix Cup — a nine-hole golf match teaming drivers with PGA Tour pros on November 14......»»
Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies live stream: watch college football for free
Learn how to watch a live stream of the Pac-12 matchup between the No. 8 Oregon Ducks and the No. 7 Washington Huskies......»»
Subaru store offers a different type of loaner ride
One Washington state Subaru dealership offers customers different forms of entertainment while in for service appointments......»»
Sustainability presents huge opportunities for business and financial institutions
Why does sustainability matter for businesses and financial institutions? For centuries, competitive markets have been drivers for growth and improvement of quality of life. It is paramount to ensure these markets are compatible with sustainability a.....»»