All Science. No Fiction.
Fresh science from the Northwest
Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it?
Oregon’s PacWave testing facility is now complete, but delays and cuts to federal funding for renewable energy development could impact its future.
Oregon wave energy startup shutting down after losing federal funds
AquaHarmonics was set to be among the first companies to test its technology at the new PacWest wave energy facility off the coast of Newport.
Cascadia earthquake tsunami threat may not be quite as bad as we thought (but it’s still bad)
New evidence suggests current estimates about tsunami size and how quickly waves make it to shore may be too high and too fast for some parts of the Northwest coast.
Double threat of Cascadia earthquake and sea-level rise could change Pacific Northwest coast forever
Climate-driven sea level rise not the only thing threatening a future of flooding on the Northwest Coast.
New honey bee energy bar tested in Washington offers hope for struggling hives
Washington State University researchers are testing a new artificial food for bees that could help hives survive and thrive on nutrient-poor farmland.
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Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng’s first birthday at a Thailand zoo
The Khao Kheow Open Zoo was overrun with Moo Deng fans on the first of four days of activities marking the birthday of the adorable social media sensation.
Canceled grants get the spotlight at a Capitol Hill ‘science fair’
On Tuesday, scientists held an event organized by House Democrats in which they stood in front of posters outlining their work — and the federal cuts that now threaten it.
The White House took down the nation’s top climate report. You can still find it here
The National Climate Assessment is the most influential source of information about climate change in the United States.
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We use whimsy, curiosity and fun to place a spotlight on PNW scientists and the work they’re doing in “All Science. No Fiction.” With a playful style and a focus on solutions, we’re here to share joy and wonder and to explore innovation that promises greater equity and quality of life to you and your neighbors.
