As per a research carried out by a group of researchers from the University of Washington, it has been revealed that consumption of dietary nicotine is good for reducing risk of Parkinson's.

According to a study, exercise may help women prevent kidney stones. It suggested that women do not need to break a sweat or be a super athlete as simple walking for couple hours a week is also highly effective to cut the risk of developing kidney stones.

According to the University of Washington climate scientists, humid weather can warm beverages more than twice in comparison to warm conditions.

Dale Durran, a UW professor of atmospheric sciences, says, "Probably the most important thing a beer koozie does is not simply insulate the can, but keep condensation from forming on the outside of it".

It was reported that investigative tools that were initiated over the past decade will finally come into use. This is will be utilized in the letters and packages that are believed to have poisoned ricin by the authorities at the offices of lawmakers in Washington and around the country.

As per recent reports, two ticks have been tested for the bacterium that is responsible for the cause of Lyme disease. Dr. Tom Locke, public health officer for Clallam and Jefferson counties, was present at the Clallam County Board of Health meeting.

There has been criticism regarding the Wright flyer that resides in Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.  This is the main attraction at the museum.

At Yelm Timberland Library, James E. Clarkson, the Director of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) for Washington, spoke of the central role of Washington in UFO experiences.

A latest report by the government has revealed that number of children who are reported with Autism have increased from 1.2% to 2% in a recent survey. However, the officials say that the rise was not the result of disease instances but the improved detection.

Saturday will see the beginning of Spring Whale Watching Week at the Depoe Bay and it will continue till March 30 at 24 different sites along the coast.

In the TEDx conference, which was sponsored by the National Geographic, in Washington D. C. saw scientists discussing about bringing 47 extinct animals back to life. They majorly discussed the ethics of bringing them back. The scientists have named this "de-extinction"