Tracking Odors in Dangerous Places. The Smellicopter Flies to the Rescue. December 8, 2020 One huge advantage of drones is that these little robots can go places where people can’t, including areas that might...
University of Washington Student Suing for Refund Because of Online Classes September 22, 2020 A graduate student at the University of Washington filed a lawsuit demanding tuition reimbursement after the school shifted most of...
Workplace Quality, Not One Factor, Determines Worker Health, Job Safety: Study October 3, 2019 The terms and conditions of employment — including pay, hours, schedule flexibility and job security — influence employees’ overall health...
Alcohol in Any Amount Found Unsafe; Linked to 3 Million Deaths a Year: Global Study August 26, 2018 A new scientific study concludes there is no safe level of drinking alcohol. The study shows that in 2016, nearly...
University of Washington to Pay $123K to Settle Free-Speech Lawsuit June 20, 2018 The University of Washington will pay $122,500 to settle a lawsuit filed after the college billed a Republican club security...
USGS Awards $4.9M to Boost Warnings for West Coast Quakes August 16, 2017 The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded $4.9 million to six universities and a nonprofit to help advance an early warning...
Oregon, Washington Testing Early Quake Warning System April 13, 2017 An early warning system for earthquakes has been expanded to Oregon and Washington, joining California in testing a prototype that...
Trial over Spinal Bone Cement Death Begins in Washington June 29, 2016 By Martha Bellisle The physician who used a non-FDA-approved bone cement during a woman’s spinal surgery and the company that ran an illegal...
How ‘Crying Wolf’ in Bad Weather Warnings Erodes Public Compliance January 28, 2015 The public is more likely to trust and comply with bad weather warnings—such as for winter snowstorms and icy roads—if...
$6M Awarded for West Coast Quake Early Warning Research November 30, 2011 Scientists studying earthquake early warning in the United States have received a financial boost. A foundation this week awarded $6...