Scientists are using spider webs to develop materials that treat burn wounds, reverse nerve damage
Spiders produce silk from a specialized gland and use it to build incredible web structures. Scientists are figuring out how to replicate this biological feat.
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Stranded mountain biker saved by memorial honoring a heat stroke victim who died on the same trail
“We’re grateful that a space created in Jeff Higgins’ memory provided shade and comfort when it was needed,” officials said.
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GoFundMe launches hub of verified Spokane wildfire relief fundraisers
Firefighters from eastern Washington and around the country have been responding to contain the fires since they began on Saturday.
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University students invent first-ever solar-powered ambulance. It provides fully off-grid care in rural areas
In addition to using clean energy, the ambulance aims to close healthcare gaps in some of the world’s most remote regions.
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A sea turtle swallowed 20 fishing hooks. Only a procedure meant for humans could save her
When vets could only retrieve two fishing hooks lodged in a sea turtle’s digestive tract, a local gastroenterologist stepped in.
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