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Europe · WashingtonMuch of the world will face a significant uptick in deadly heat waves by the end of the century, even if countries manage to meet their agreed-upon emission reduction goals, a new study has found.See the Story
Deadly heat to surge by 2100, even with emissions reductions: study
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TechResearchers from the University of Washington and University of California San Diego have shown that smartphones are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%. The technique involves having participants place their finger over the camera and flash of a smartphone, which uses a deep-learning algorithm to decipher the blood oxygen levels. The team will publish these results today (September 19) in the journal npj Digital Medicine.See the Story
A smartphone's camera and flash could help people measure blood oxygen levels at home
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Climate Change · ParksAs glaciers worldwide retreat due to climate change, managers of national parks need to know what's on the horizon to prepare for the future. A new study has measured 38 years of change for glaciers in Kenai Fjords National Park south of Anchorage and discovered that 13 of the 19 glaciers show substantial retreat, four are relatively stable, and two have advanced. It also finds trends in which glacier types are disappearing fastest. The new data…See the Story
New study calculates retreat of glacier edges in Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Park
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AppResearchers at the University of Washington show how to achieve underwater messaging on billions of existing smartphones and smartwatches using only software. Team developed AquaApp, the first mobile app for acoustic-based communication and networking underwater. Users can select from a list of 240 pre-set messages that correspond to hand signals employed by professional divers.See the Story
Underwater messaging app for smartphones
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AnimalsA new University of Washington study has found that Pacific salmon in larger groups have lower risk of being eaten by predators. For some salmon species, schooling comes at the cost of competition for food, and those fish may trade safety for a meal. The study was published June 29 in the journal Science Advances.See the Story
'Safety in numbers' tactic keeps Pacific salmon safe from predators
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
AutoAt the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, car manufacturing companies such as Ford quickly shifted their production focus from automobiles to masks and ventilators.See the Story
How to help assembly-line robots shift gears and pick up almost anything
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
EnvironmentA study by the University of Washington analyzed 843 beach surveys and found that certain beaches, and certain areas of a single beach, are 'sticky zones' that accumulate litter. The findings could help managers evaluate strategies to prevent beach litter, such as launching educational campaigns, installing trash bins and banning plastic bags.See the Story
Beach trash accumulates in predictable patterns on Washington and Oregon shores
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Business$85 million, 117,000-square-foot building will have four stories and feature several unique elements. Building named after Sara Croley and her husband Ross, who made a $7.5 million donation. The state legislature also partially funded the cost of the new building. The building is set for completion in the fall of 2025.See the Story
UT breaks ground on new $85-million nursing building
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ScienceWhite-necked jacobin hummingbirds sport a colorful blue-and-white plumage as juveniles. When they grow into adulthood, males retain this dazzling pattern, while females develop a more "muted" palette of green and white—at least, most females. Curiously, about 20% of females defy the norm and retain male-like plumage into adulthood.See the Story
These female hummingbirds evolved to look like males—apparently to evade aggression
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University of WaterlooThe University of Washington has joined the Alliance for Therapies in Neuroscience (ATN) The ATN seeks to accelerate the development of new therapies for a broad range of brain and central nervous system conditions. As part of the ATN, Genentech and Roche committed up to $53 million over 10 years for research.See the Story
