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Tollman and Canaris Photographs
"These photographs by two little known photographers [John W. Tollman and Frank H. Canaris] document the salmon fishing industry on the southern Washington coast and in the lower Columbia River around the year 1897 and offer valuable insights into the history of commercial salmon fishing and the techniques used at the beginning of the 20th century."From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. Structure, Deformation, and Strength of the Loma Prieta Fault In Calif
Researchers analyzes over a thousand aftershocks of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, which occurred along the San Andreas Fault system in northern California. It determines details of the fault structure from aftershock alignments at different scales in the fault zone, and the authors used the slip directions on local groups of aftershock faults to map the variations in deformation throughout the fault zone. The main fault is about 60 km long, and is defined by three segments that form a 20°bend, shaped like an open 's'. Scientists Unravel Midwest Tornado Formation
Although tornadoes are usually thought of as springtime storms that develop in early evenings out of isolated weather cells, storm watchers now say that conception often fails to hold, especially in the larger Midwest. The twist is that these tornadoes are more likely to form late at night and in colder months. Fossilized Midges Provide Clues To Future Climate Change
Fossilized midges have helped scientists at the University of Liverpool identify two episodes of abrupt climate change that suggest the UK climate is not as stable as previously thought. Mountain Passes [Washington State]
Reports on weather conditions at mountain passes in Washington state, and information about restrictions or closures in the area of the passes. Covers passes such as Blewett, Manastash, Satus, Sherman, Snoqualmie, Stevens, and White. Includes webcam views of some passes. Also includes information about seasonal closures for Chinook, Cayuse, and North Cascades passes. From the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Model Backs Green Tea And Lemon Claim, Lessens Need To Test Animalshtt
Tears Reveal Some Of Their Deepest Secrets To Researchers
It's no secret why we shed tears. But exactly what our tears are made of has remained a mystery to scientists. A new study sheds some light on the complex design of tears. What we think of as tears, scientists call tear film, which is made up of three distinct, microscopic layers. Tanning May Be Associated With Moles In Very Light-skinned Children
Very light-skinned children without red hair who tan appear to develop more nevi (birthmarks, moles or other colored spots on the skin) than children who do not tan, according to a new report. [Hero] Rescuers Pull Alabama Toddler From Well
Rescue workers pulled a 22-month-old boy to safety Monday morning after he was trapped for 13 hours in an abandoned well. Researchers Uncover Key Step In Manufacture Of Memory Protein
A cellular enzyme appears to play a crucial role in the manufacture of a protein needed for long-term memory, according to a team of researchers led by scientists at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development of the National Institutes of Health.
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