Science

Bacteria On Dog Lovers' Skin Reveal Their Affection

editor — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:05:00 +0000

Well, it looks like there really is such as thing as a dog person.

Humans who share their homes with canines also share the similar bacterial houseguests on their skin, ecologists reported Tuesday in the journal eLIFE.

In fact, two dog owners who don't even know each other have about as many of the skin bacteria in common as a married couple living together.

The signature doggie blend is a mixture of harmless bacteria from their tongues and paws, the report finds.

Largest Underwater Observatory Preparing For Launch Off Northwest Coast

Ashley Ahearn — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:19:45 +0000

Scientists are in the final weeks of preparation for the launch of the world’s largest underwater observatory.

It’s a 239 million dollar project that was funded by the National Science Foundation to better understand and monitor the depths of the Pacific Ocean – from volcanic eruptions to deep-sea earthquakes that could lead to tsunamis.

EarthFix’s Ashley Ahearn visited with the team and has this update.

Bringing Art To Narwhal Research In The Arctic

Ashley Ahearn — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:21:47 +0000

Artists have accompanied scientists and explorers for hundreds of years - documenting discoveries of new species and uncharted territory.

Well, that tradition is still alive and well.

Ashley Ahearn interviewed two Seattleites on a scientific and artistic expedition to study Narwhals in Greenland, and produced this audio postcard.

"Citizen Science" Gains Momentum In Northwest And Nationally

Tom Banse — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:36:43 +0000

Public participation in scientific research is mushrooming in the Northwest and across the country. The trend is called "citizen science." It can take the form of volunteer monitoring and data collection, or crowd-sourced science, or science education with a research component. One sign the movement is gaining acceptance and credibility: It's a big topic of discussion at a science conference in Portland this week. Correspondent Tom Banse reports.

Swimming In The Olympics: What A Drag

Kirsten Peters — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:40:15 +0000

Republished from WSUNews

Fuel Cells Could Power Your Neighborhood

Courtney Flatt — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:26:35 +0000

Researchers have developed a fuel cell that could one day power your neighborhood. From EarthFix, Courtney Flatt explains, this new system is much more efficient than power plants.