Oceanography
Killer whales carrying dead salmon leave scientists baffled
Killer whales off the coast of Washington state have been carrying salmon carcasses on their heads for decades, but researchers still don't know why they do it.
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AI - Artificial intelligence
Struggling with mental health, many turn to AI for therapy
According to the Washington Post, people who are anxious, depressed or simply lonely but cannot find or cannot afford to see a therapist are turning to artificial intell…
Archeology
A startling discovery in America's first presidential residence
Experts discovered centuries-old cherries surprisingly well preserved in two glass bottles stored in George Washington's historic Virginia home.
Discover science
Plan to revive America's first president
After his presidential term ended in March 1797, George Washington returned to his hometown in Virginia to enjoy his country.
Discover science
NASAMS - State-of-the-art missile defense system used by the US to protect Washington, DC
NASAMS stands for National/Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System is an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system deployed by the United States to protect…
History
America's 246th 'Independence Day': Re-establishing mechanisms to protect freedom and justice
On the occasion of American Independence Day 4/7, the President of the Organization of American Youth called on Americans to defend freedom and justice for all.
Oceanography
Clams, oysters, snails, mussels ... died in the US because of the heat
New research published earlier this week shows that the heat wave occurring in the US in 2021 has caused shellfish (clams, oysters, snails, mussels, oysters...) to die i…
Medicine - Health
Discovered a cure for a stroke that has been forgotten for decades
Experts at the University of Washington have discovered an effective but decades-neglected stroke treatment thanks to the patient's genetic markers.
History
The notorious Countess of England: The Queen had to endure labor to go 'to hear the news', life was more submerged than the movie
On April 15, 1776, President George Washington gathered troops in New York City (USA) to be ready to confront King George III's forces in England. Despite the possibilit…
Oceanography
Origin of fungal disease outbreaks in marine mammals
In the early 2000s, a fungus infected hundreds of animals and people in British Columbia and Washington state (USA).
Oceanography
Discovered rare white killer whales
Special-colored killer whales appear with the flock while hunting sea bass and sea lions off Washington state.
Animal world
Discover new leeches with 3 jaws and 59 teeth
The leeches discovered in Washington DC are the first new strange creatures discovered since 1975.
Biology
Detecting intact bacteria under Arctic ice 50,000 years
Scientists have found proliferation of microbial communities thriving in seawater pockets beneath the Arctic tundra of 6 meters.
New technology
Smart speaker recognizes heart failure to call emergency
Scientists at the University of Washington have added a new tool such as the Amazon Alexa virtual assistant for smart speakers to capture sound that indicates heart fail…
Environment
Washington legalizes the recycling of human bodies into fertilizer
Washington became the first US state to legitimize human composting after their environmentally-friendly governor signed a bill in an effort to cut carbon emissions from…