The next time a significant earthquake hits in Washington or Oregon, a handful of computers in offices around the region will emit a blaring siren, then a robotic voice will pronounce: "Earthquake. Earthquake. Shaking to ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 12, 2015
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A lawsuit winding its way through federal court in Seattle will test whether the federal government is doing enough to combat the emerging problem of ocean acidification.
Environment
Jan 21, 2015
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It's not just the football players who have spent a year training. University of Washington seismologists will again be monitoring the ground-shaking cheers of Seahawks fans, this year with a bigger team, better technology ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 8, 2015
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A new analysis suggests that large-scale wave energy systems developed in the Pacific Northwest should be comparatively steady, dependable and able to be integrated into the overall energy grid at lower costs than some other ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 7, 2015
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The bacteria that helped cause the near-ruin of two large oyster hatcheries in the Pacific Northwest have been mistakenly identified for years, researchers say in a recent report.
Ecology
Nov 18, 2014
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Oregon and Washington land managers have a new synthesis of recent research findings to inform their management of eastside moist mixed-conifer (MMC) forests in the two states.
Environment
Oct 16, 2014
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In a nondescript government building near the Imperial Palace, a team of Japanese seismologists stands ready to predict an earthquake.
Earth Sciences
Sep 12, 2014
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(Phys.org) —University and government scientists are embarking on a collaborative research expedition to improve volcanic eruption forecasting by learning more about how a deep-underground feeder system creates and supplies ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 19, 2014
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Think of the pressure change you feel when an elevator zips you up multiple floors in a tall building. Imagine how you'd feel if that elevator carried you all the way up to the top of Mt. Everest – in the blink of an eye.
Ecology
Apr 14, 2014
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Americans are increasingly installing wind turbines near their homes, farms and businesses to generate their own energy, concludes a new report released today.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 6, 2013
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