Environment
Why scientists are lurking on bears from space
By combining satellite imagery and hiking surveys from Glacier National Park, scientists are closer to understanding where populations in the park and beyond might roam.
Hannah Weinberger
Hannah Weinberger is a former reporter at Crosscut, focused on science and the environment. Previously on staff at Wirecutter, Bicycling, and Outside, Hannah's coverage explores outdoor recre
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WA is already burning and that could mean another smoky summer
When 51 wildfires broke out in one week in March, scientists and firefighters alike began preparing for a busy summer fire season.
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This Bellevue teen wants to fight sickle cell disease with smartphones
Lab techs in resource-poor medical centers can cheaply diagnose the disease using Eshika Saxena's 3D-printed microscope and machine-learning web application.
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Seattle's only community lab puts a DIY spin on biotech
Tucked away on a U District sidestreet, SoundBio Lab caters to anyone who wants to experiment with molecular biology.