Gazing into the mysteries of the galaxy with poet Sharon Hashimoto Sharon Hashimoto's poem "Theodor Jackson Observatory" shines the light on a beloved local observatory that keeps track of astronomical time and educates the general public on astronomy. Shin Yu Pai
After a concussion, kids’ brains need a break: from sports, bright lights, and too much homework Washington was the first state with a law regulating when and how students can return to sports after having a concussion. Brain-injury experts say, now, lawmakers should add guidelines for when students with a concussion can return to school full-time. Eilís O'Neill Play AudioListen 2 mins
He's studied these ‘living fossils’ for over 50 years. They’re still a bit of a mystery UW professor Peter Ward takes us on a fabulous trip in search of a seemingly extinction-proof creature, and in doing so tells us a lot about humanity’s possible future John O'Brien Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 8 mins
WSU researchers win historic FDA approval for gene-edited pork 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. Courtney Flatt Play AudioListen 4 mins
Could the Northwest’s basalt rocks help slow climate change? 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. Courtney Flatt
The basics behind the UW Researcher Strike KUOW labor & economy reporter Monica Nicklesburg joins Soundside to talk about the researcher strike happening at the University of Washington. Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows Monica Nickelsburg Play AudioListen 6 mins
Big trouble on the Columbia: EPA studies river’s toxic algae spread 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. Anna King Play AudioListen 5 mins
Partial solar eclipse in Washington: How to experience it safely This go 'round the view will be partial, not total like 6 years ago, but Washington state is near the prime-viewing path. John O'Brien Play AudioListen 4 mins
Whole lotta West Coast ShakeAlerting going on Today's worldwide Great Shakeout drill served as a serious test of earthquake preparedness. It wasn't meant to happen twice. John O'Brien Kim Malcolm Play AudioListen 4 mins
Want some good news? King County streams are getting healthier Several 20-year long studies show that King County streams have fewer pollutants compared to previous samples, despite a population boom. In one study, a quarter of sites improved in water quality while only 3% declined in health. Natalie Akane Newcomb Play AudioListen 2 mins
