science

For the Nez Perce Tribe, connections to culturally important first foods, like salmon and berries, are deeper than just nourishment. Tribal members say these foods are fundamental to their life, language and identities. But, toxic environments can threaten these foods.

A new study has found – when it comes to climate change – Washington’s Tri-Cities is facing the opposite situation as many large cities.

Car exhaust at night is drowning out flower scents – a big problem for little insects. That’s according to a new study from the University of Washington.

One tree in Central Oregon has helped protect iconic whitebark pine trees across the West. Scientists have sequenced the threatened tree’s genome, which helps plant more resilient trees faster.

New research shows stronger heat domes could happen more often as the climate changes.

Federal government studies Columbia River in Washington, Shenandoah River in Virginia, Escalante National Monument in Utah and the American River in California for toxic algae.

Northwest scientists say the region’s unique geology could help the planet. To keep heat-trapping gasses out of the atmosphere, researchers want to pump CO2 deep underground.

CRISPR meat produced at Washington State University is now ready for people to eat. Researchers say the technology could one day help reduce world hunger.

A growing technology is helping scientists save time and effort when they study rare critters and vast places.