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Flying Ants Swarm Colfax in Eastern Washington

By John McKay 3 weeks ago

Colfax is often referred to as the "speed trap" just outside Pullman. They're wishing for traps now that they've got flying ants!

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Category: Newsletter, Science, Weird News
NASA's Curiosity Rover Images Of Mars
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NASA Plans? Set Foot on Mars, Capture an Asteroid!

By John McKay 3 weeks ago

After initially cutting budgets deeply, the White House is freeing up a little more money for NASA.

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Watch NASA’s Moon Buggy Competition LIVE!

By Guadalupe Angeles 5 weeks ago

Live stream by Ustream

Today is the 20th Annual Lunar Buggy Race! Every year, hundreds of colleges and high schools submit to NASA PowerPoint presentations, designs, and blueprints for their human-po

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Actual view of Mars sent back from NASA rover
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Applicants Sought for One-Way Trip to Mars – Would You Go?

By John McKay April 17, 2013

A Dutch company is looking for people willing to be part of an expedition to Mars. The catch? You won't be coming back -- ever!

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Scientists Resurrect Mouth Birthing Frog

By Miki Harvey March 22, 2013

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PNNL Scientist Holding Seminar on Benefits of Buying an Electric Vehicle in Kennewick

By Miki Harvey March 1, 2013

Dr. Michael Kintner, a scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, will give a presentation on the benefits of buying an electric vehicle Tuesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. in the Mid-Columbia Library, located at 1620 S

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WA Senate committee to hold special hearing on leaky tanks
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Leaky Hanford Tanks Subject of Special Washington State Senate Committee Hearing Thursday

By John McKay February 27, 2013

For years it's been known that a number of the hazardous waste storage tanks at Hanford have been leaking, but awareness has been heightened after the U.S. Dept. of Energy confirmed six tanks are leaking several hundred gallons a year

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Six tanks now leaking at Hanford
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What Will Be Done With Six Leaking Waste Tanks at Hanford?

By John McKay February 25, 2013

Gov. Jay Inslee issued a statement Friday saying more leaking waste tanks at Hanford have been revealed.

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10 Biggest Asteroids to Hit Earth – How Does Recent Rock in Russia Compare? [VIDEO]

By John McKay February 20, 2013

We've all seen the stunning video of the space rock that blasted in Russia recently. Is it anywhere near one of the biggest ever?

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This Giant Asteroid Is Barely Going to Miss Earth on Friday

By Chris Chaberski February 15, 2013

Apparently unrelated to the recent event in Russia, another meteor will come within 17,000 miles of Earth. That might not sound particularly close at first listen, but when it comes to a gigantic rock the size of half a football field, it's a bit scary.

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Category: National News, Newsletter, Science Tags: , , ,

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