Washington's Inland Waters Now The Salish Sea Nov 14, 2009
Bart Webber, a retired marine biology professor at Huxley College of Environmental Studies at Western Washington University who proposed the name, said it seemed appropriate because the indigenous people in the region are connected by various Coast Salish languages. "The Salish people were here first," Webber told The Herald of Everett. (KIRO TV, WA)
Vikings sign 6-foot-10 center Nov 14, 2009
- Western Washington University men's basketball coach announced today that Dan Young, a 6-foot-10 center at Highline Community College, has signed a national letter of intent to compete for the Vikings beginning the fall of 2010. Young averaged 8. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western ranked No.8 in NCAA II West Region poll Nov 14, 2009
Vikings could earn at-large regional berth (Wwuvikings.com)
Western entertains Northwest in home opener Monday Nov 14, 2009
- The Western Washington University men's basketball team plays host to Northwest University in its home opener Monday (7 p.m.) on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. The game will be carried live on KBAI Radio (AM 930 -Bellingham) and can be heard on the internet at http://930kbai. (Wwuvikings.com)
Webb scores 30, Duty 27, as Vikings defeat Team Another Level, 111-105 in overtime Nov 13, 2009
Port Orchard/South Kitsap) scored 25 of his 30 points after halftime, helping Western Washington University to a 111-105 overtime victory over Team Another Level in a men's basketball exhibition game Thursday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. The victory was overshadowed, however, by the performance of Team Another Level forward , who scored a game-high 44 points, the most ever in a game at Carver Gym, in just 27 minutes of action before fouling out early in overtime. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings look for best-ever finishes at NCAA II Championships Nov 13, 2009
- With most of their runners having championship experience, the Western Washington University men's and women's cross country teams are looking to post their best-ever finishes at the NCAA Division II National Championships on Saturday, Nov. 21. In all, there will be 368 runners, 134 men and 134 women, competing at Evansville, Ind. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western places eight among GNAC academic all-stars Nov 13, 2009
Spokane/Shadle Park) headed eight Western Washington University student-athletes named to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Cross Country Academic All-Star Team announced today. Slaughter is a bio-chemistry major with a 3. (Wwuvikings.com)
Irving and Patten are unanimous first-team GNAC all-stars Nov 11, 2009
- Western Washington University senior midfielder (Gig Harbor) and sophomore defender (Seattle/Holy Names Academy) were unanimous first-team choices on the Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's soccer all-star team announced today. Irving tied for the GNAC lead in assists with eight and tied a school career record that had stood for 25 years with a four-year total of 26 assists. (Wwuvikings.com)
Eight Vikings are GNAC all-stars, Brown is unanimous first-team pick Nov 10, 2009
- Western Washington University sophomore midfielder (Tacoma/Bellarmine Prep) was a unanimous first-team pick on the Great Northwest Athletic Conference men's soccer all-star team named today. Brown finished second among league leaders in both points with 25 and goals with 10. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western left out of NCAA II tourney Nov 10, 2009
- The last hope of making a third trip in four years to the NCAA Division II National Tournament was put to rest today as the Western Washington University women's soccer team did not receive an at-large berth into the West Regional. The Vikings, who nearly earned an automatic berth only to have the Great Northwest Athletic Conference championship slip away in the final week of the season, complete their season 11-4-4 overall and second in the GNAC at 8-1-3. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings end season Saturday at home against Montana State Billings Nov 10, 2009
- A season of learning experiences for a young Western Washington University volleyball team comes to a close as the Vikings play host to Montana State University Billings in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference match Saturday (7 p.m.) on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium that could determine third place in the league standings. Western, which does not have a senior on its active roster, is 16-10 overall and currently fourth in the GNAC at 9-6. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings roll to 111-58 exhibition victory over Quest B.C. Nov 10, 2009
Seattle/O'Dea) scored 17 points on 8-of-11 field-goal shooting to lead six Vikings in double figures as Western Washington University defeated Quest University BC, 111-58, in a men's basketball exhibition game Monday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. Forward (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Brown named GNAC Player of the Week Nov 10, 2009
- Western Washington University midfielder has been named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Week for Nov. 1-7. Brown, a sophomore from Tacoma (graduate of Bellarmine Prep), led the Vikings to a tie and a win, scoring a goal in a 1-1 overtime tie with Mary ND and being credited with an assist in a 2-0 win over league champion Saint Martin's. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western men second, women fourth at NCAA II West Regional Nov 8, 2009
- Western Washington University had the best combined showing in school history as its men's team placed second and the women's squad finished fourth at the NCAA Division II West Region Cross Country Championships on Saturday at Golden Gate Park's Speedway Meadow. The finishes qualified both Viking teams for the national meet Nov. 21 at Evansville, Ind. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western loses exhibition at NCAA I Portland State, 80-66 Nov 8, 2009
- A furious rally midway through the second half fell short as Western Washington University lost 80-66 to NCAA Division I Portland State University in an exhibition women's basketball game Saturday at Stott Arena. Guard (Jr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Errors costly for Western in five-set loss at Central Washington Nov 8, 2009
- Western Washington University had 30 attack errors, one short of its season high, and hit just. 099 as the Vikings fell to Central Washington University, 11-25, 25-21, 25-15, 21-25, 15-11, on Saturday in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference volleyball match at Nicholson Pavilion. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings end regular season with 2-1 win at Montana State Billings Nov 8, 2009
Richland/Hanford) scored one goal and assisted on another as Western Washington University defeated Montana State University Billings, 2-1, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's soccer contest Saturday at the Yellowjacket Soccer Complex. The Vikings, who extended their unbeaten streak to seven games (5-0-2), finished their regular season 11-4-4 overall and second by one point in the GNAC standings at 8-1-3, despite having a victory and a tie in their two meetings with league champion... (Wwuvikings.com)
Seven Vikings named GNAC Academic All-Stars Nov 6, 2009
Barton and Hostetler selected for third straight year (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings end season with 2-0 victory over GNAC champion Saint Martin's Nov 6, 2009
- Western Washington University ended its season with a 2-0 victory over league champion Saint Martin's University in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference men's soccer game Thursday at Orca Field on the campus of Whatcom Community College. The Vikings finished 8-11-1 with a season-best four-game unbeaten streak (3-0-1), and second in the GNAC standings at 5-3-0. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western's GNAC title chances dealt blow in wind-swept 1-1 OT tie with Northwest Nazarene Nov 6, 2009
- Western Washington University attempted 40 shots, but couldn't find the go-ahead goal and tied Northwest Nazarene University, 1-1 in overtime, in a wind-swept Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's soccer contest Thursday at Orca Field on the campus of Whatcom Community College. The Vikings, who extended their unbeaten streak to six games are 10-4-4 overall, but fell out of first place in the GNAC standings at 7-1-3, as Seattle Pacific moved into the lead at 8-2-1, rallying from a 2-0... (Wwuvikings.com)
Western can clinch GNAC title and gain automatic post-season berth with wins in final two regular-season games Nov 6, 2009
10 Viking seniors to play final home game Thursday versus NNU (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings use balanced attack to get 3-1 win at Northwest Nazarene Nov 6, 2009
Tacoma/Bellarmine Prep) posted her 11th double-double of the season with a match-high 20 kills and 13 digs as Western Washington University defeated Northwest Nazarene University, 25-13, 22-25, 25-15, 25-22, on Thursday in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference volleyball match at the Johnson Sports Center. The Vikings improved to 16-9 overall and are third in the GNAC standings at 9-5. (Wwuvikings.com)
Referendum 71 supporters confident of win Nov 5, 2009
Western Washington University political scientist Todd Donovan said it s significant because whenever gay rights issues have made the statewide ballot like the gay marriage votes in California, and most recently, Maine voters have turned them down. Washington state, along with California, Oregon, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia, have laws that either recognize civil unions or domestic partnerships that afford same-sex couples similar rights to marriage. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Vikings end season Thursday, entertain GNAC champion Saint Martin's Nov 4, 2009
- Riding a season-best, three-game unbeaten streak, the Western Washington University men's soccer team ends its season Thursday (7 p.m.), entertaining league champion Saint Martin's University in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference contest at Orca Field on the campus of Whatcom Community College. The Vikings, 7-11-1 overall and second in the GNAC standings at 4-3-0, completed a string of eight road games Monday with a 1-1 tie in overtime against Mary ND at Billings, Mont. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western's Duty named MVP of 2009 Disney Tip-Off Classic Nov 3, 2009
- Western Washington University men's basketball forward (Sr. Seattle/O'Dea) was named Most Valuable Player of the 2009 Disney Tip-Off Classic held on Friday through Sunday at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings have one goal at West Regional, qualify both teams for nationals Nov 3, 2009
- Looking to advance both its men's and women's squads to nationals for the second straight year, Western Washington University competes in the NCAA Division II Cross Country West Regional on Saturday at Golden Gate Park's Speedway Meadow in San Francisco, Calif. The women's 6-kilometer race begins at 9 a.m., followed by the men's 10-kilometer run at 10 a.m.. (Wwuvikings.com)
Ballot Measures Top Ticket In Election Nov 3, 2009
In an off-year election, statewide ballot measures like R-71 and 1033 will drive more voters to send in their ballots, but it won't be a substantial increase over any other normal odd year election, said Western Washington University political scientist Todd Donovan. "It's the peripheral votes, the folks who would not normally vote in an off-year who might be mobilized in the initiatives," he said. (KIRO TV, WA)
Western ends eight-game road stretch with 1-1 overtime tie versus Mary ND Nov 3, 2009
- Western Washington University completed a stretch of eight straight road contests as it tied University of Mary ND, 1-1 in overtime, in a non-league men's soccer game Monday at the Montana State Billings Yellowjacket Soccer Stadium. The Vikings, now 7-11-1, stretched their unbeaten streak to three games, the longest of the season. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western on road for two GNAC contests Nov 3, 2009
- Looking to snap a two-match losing streak, the Western Washington University volleyball team is on the road this week for two Great Northwest Athletic Conference matches, traveling to Northwest Nazarene on Thursday (7 p.m.) and going to arch-rival Central Washington on Saturday (7 p.m.). The Vikings, 15-9 overall and third in the GNAC standings at 8-5, end their season on Saturday, Nov. 14 (7 p.m.), entertaining Montana State Billings on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western sees second-half lead slip away in 65-62 exhibition loss to Simon Fraser Nov 2, 2009
- Western Washington University opened up a 16-point lead early in the second half, but couldn't hold on and fell to Simon Fraser University, 65-62, in an exhibition women's basketball game Sunday afternoon on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. Forward (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings close out Disney Tip-Off classic with 71-52 win over San Francisco State Nov 2, 2009
Petersburg, AK) scored a game and career-high 19 points, helping Western Washington University to a 71-52 victory over San Francisco State in final-day men's basketball action Sunday at the Disney Tip-Off Classic held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Cameron, who scored 11 points in the first half, connected on 5-of-8 field goals and made 9-of-10 free throws. (Wwuvikings.com)
Quilici scores twice as Western wins 3-2 at Montana State Billings Nov 1, 2009
Battle Ground/Columbia River) doubled his season goal total as he scored twice, one being the game winner, as Western Washington University defeated Montana State University Billings, 3-2, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference men's soccer game Saturday at Yellowjacket Soccer Stadium. It was the second straight win for Western, now 7-11-0 overall and 4-3-0 in GNAC action, following a 4-0 victory at Seattle Pacific on Thursday. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings fall 71-58 to Kentucky Wesleyan on second day at Disney Classic Nov 1, 2009
- Western Washington University shot just 38. 9 percent from the field as it fell 71-58 to Kentucky Wesleyan University in second-day men's basketball action Saturday afternoon at the Disney Tip-Off Classic being held at the Anaheim Convention Center. (Wwuvikings.com)
Washington Board Approves Naming Inland Waters As Salish Sea Nov 1, 2009
A retired professor of marine ecology at Western Washington University proposed the new name. Bert Webber hopes it will promote public awareness of the common problems of the inland waters and the need for cross-border solutions. (KIRO TV, WA)
Vikings fall 3-1 to Seattle Pacific Nov 1, 2009
Tacoma/Bellarmine Prep) had a team-high 17 kills and added 19 digs, but Western Washington University still suffered its second straight loss, falling to Seattle Pacific University, 25-17, 18-25, 25-17, 26-24, on Saturday in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference volleyball match on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. The Vikings fell to 15-9 overall and are 8-5 in the GNAC. Middle blocker (So. (Wwuvikings.com)
State board approves Bellingham man's 'Salish Sea' proposal Nov 1, 2009
The proposal came from Bert Webber, a retired professor of marine ecology at Western Washington University. The Washington Board of Geographic Names approved his idea Friday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Lloyd Garver: Airline pilots should avoid multitasking Oct 31, 2009
The New York Times recently reported a Western Washington University experiment that demonstrated this. They surveyed some people walking around a campus square while a unicyclist in a clown suit pedaled around the same square. (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Western 16th in Golf World/NGCA Coaches' Poll Oct 29, 2009
- The Western Washington University women's golf team ranks No.16 in the latest Golf World/National Golf Coaches Association/NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll released today. Freshman (Bellingham) is sixth individually among Golfstat NCAA II scoring leaders with a 74. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings third nationally in head-to-head Golfstat ratings Oct 29, 2009
- The Western Washington University men's golf team ranks third nationally in head-to-head competition in the latest Golfstat/NCAA Division II ratings. The Vikings have a 72. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings tie at No.6 Seattle Pacific, 1-1 in overtime Oct 29, 2009
- Western Washington University recovered from allowing an early goal, earning a 1-1 tie against nationally ranked Seattle Pacific University in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's soccer contest Wednesday at Interbay Stadium. The Vikings, who are on a five-game unbeaten streak, are 10-4-3 overall and stay atop the GNAC standings at 7-1-2. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western at No.6-ranked Seattle Pacific on Wednesday Oct 28, 2009
- The Western Washington University women's soccer team will be going for a sweep of defending NCAA Division II national champion Seattle Pacific on Wednesday (7 p.m.) in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference contest at Seattle's Interbay Stadium. The Vikings, who upset the then No.1-ranked Falcons, 3-2 on Oct. 3 at Bellingham, are riding a season-best four-game winning streak, all of them shutouts. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings hope to end long road swing on high note Oct 28, 2009
- Looking to end a string of eight road games on a high note, the Western Washington University men's soccer team travels to Seattle Pacific on Thursday for a Great Northwest Athletic Conference contest at Interbay Stadium. The Vikings, 5-11-0 overall and 2-3-0 in GNAC play, then go to Billings, Mont. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western completes fall schedule, places third at CSUMB Invitational Oct 28, 2009
- Western Washington University freshman (Bellingham) had a top three medalist finish for the third straight competition as the Vikings completed the fall portion of their schedule by placing third among 13 teams at the Cal State Monterey Bay Lady Otter Women's Golf Invitational Tournament which ended Tuesday at the Bayonet Golf and Country Club. Rachor shot a 3-over par 76, tied for the best round of the day, to tie for third individually with a 36-hole total of 156. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings entertain Seattle Pacific on Saturday in Halloween special Oct 27, 2009
- With its last opportunity to post a win over one of the two Great Northwest Athletic Conference front runners, the Western Washington University volleyball team entertains Seattle Pacific in a league counter Saturday (7 p.m.) on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. The Vikings, 15-8 overall and third in the conference standings at 8-4, were swept by the Falcons on Sept. 30 at Seattle. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western falls 2-0 at NAIA No.5 Simon Fraser Oct 27, 2009
BURNABY, B.C. - Two goals less than seven minutes apart midway through the second half doomed Western Washington University as it fell 2-0 to Simon Fraser University in a non-conference men's soccer game Monday at the SFU Soccer Field. The Vikings, who were playing the fifth of eight straight road games, dropped to 5-11-0. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings use pressure defense to roll past Trinity Western, 80-58, in exhibition Oct 27, 2009
Blaine) had game-highs of 24 points, nine rebounds and eight steals as Western Washington University defeated Trinity Western University, 80-58, in an exhibition women's basketball game Monday on Haggen Court at Western's Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Statistics point to Earth warming Oct 27, 2009
It's what happens within the past 10 years or so, not the overall average, that counts, contends Don Easterbrook, a Western Washington University geology professor and global-warming skeptic. "I don't argue with you that the 10-year average for the past 10 years is higher than the previous 10 years," said Easterbrook, who has self-published some of his research. (AZCentral -- News)
Volleyball player also master baker Oct 26, 2009
And Peter Rynders is a big booster of the women's volleyball team at Western Washington University. And that cake for which he got into a bidding battle early this month. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western takes over GNAC lead by one point with 3-0 win over Montana State Billings Oct 25, 2009
- Western Washington University took over first place in the league standings by the slim margin of one point as it blanked Montana State University Billings, 3-0, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference women's soccer contest Saturday at Orca Field on the campus of Whatcom Community College. The Vikings improved to 10-4-2 overall and are 7-1-1 in GNAC action. (Wwuvikings.com)
White defeats Blue, 78-67, in 17th Annual WWU Intrasquad game Oct 25, 2009
Federal Way) scored 15 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, leading the White to a 78-67 triumph over the Blue in the Western Washington University Blue-White intrasquad men's basketball game Saturday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. Center (Sr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western men first, women third at 9th annual GNAC Championships Oct 25, 2009
- With four runners finishing within a span of 27 seconds and all placing among the top 10, Western Washington University easily won the men's title in a nine-team field at the ninth annual Great Northwest Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships on Saturday at the Apple Ridge Run Cross Country Facility. The Viking women finished third behind Alaska Anchorage and Seattle Pacific. (Wwuvikings.com)
Fast start fizzles as Vikings fall 3-1 at Alaska Anchorage Oct 25, 2009
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A fast start fizzled for Western Washington University as it fell to University of Alaska Anchorage, 8-25, 25-19, 25-16, 25-9, on Saturday in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference volleyball match at the Wells Fargo Sports Complex. The loss snapped a four-match winning streak for the Vikings, who fell to 15-8 overall and remained third in the league standings at 8-4. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings beaten 6-1 at nationally No.10-ranked Cal State L.A. Oct 24, 2009
Tacoma/Bellarmine Prep) team-leading seventh goal of the season was the only bright point for Western Washington University as it fell 6-1 to nationally ranked Cal State L.A. on Friday in a non-conference men's soccer game at Jesse Owens Stadium. The Vikings, who dropped to 5-10-0, have lost all five of their contests with Top 25 teams this season. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings eyeing strong showing at GNAC meet Oct 24, 2009
Junior leads the women's team into Saturday's action, having already secured individual wins at the Central Washington University Apple Ridge Invitational and the Western Washington University Invitational. Porter is also looking for her third straight top 10 finish at the GNAC championships. (Wwuvikings.com)
Sister Amalia Camacho an advocate for justice Oct 23, 2009
I got four of them, which got me my education at Western Washington University (in Bellingham). She taught for three years at Immaculate Conception Regional School in Mount Vernon. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Western sweeps at Alaska Fairbanks as Amundson and Jepsen combine for 28 kills Oct 23, 2009
480 hitting and a match-high six blocks as Western Washington University swept University of Alaska Fairbanks, 25-22, 25-22, 25-21, on Thursday in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference volleyball match at Patty Center. The Vikings, who have won four straight matches, equaling their season high, improved to 15-7 overall and remained in third place at 8-3 in GNAC action. (Wwuvikings.com)
Anderson successfully defends Slam-Dunk title at 23rd Annual Viking Jam Oct 23, 2009
- Western Washington University men's basketball point guard (Sr. Federal Way) successfully defended his Slam-Dunk title with a perfect score of 200 to highlight the 23rd annual Viking Jam on Thursday on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium. (Wwuvikings.com)
Western falls 3-0 at NCAA II defending national champion Cal State Dominguez Hills Oct 22, 2009
- Western Washington University was outshot, 22-6, as it fell 3-0 to Cal State Dominguez Hills in a non-conference men's soccer game Wednesday at Toro Stadium. The Vikings, who were blanked for only the third time this season, fell to 5-9-0. (Wwuvikings.com)
Distracted By A Cell Phone? Some Cell Phone Users Fail To See Unicycling Clown Passing Them Oct 21, 2009
Dr. Ira E. Hyman, Jr. at Western Washington University, head researcher of the study, says: If people experience so much difficulty performing the task of walking when on a cell phone just think of what this means when put into the context of driving safety. People should not drive while talking on a cell phone. (Science Daily)
17th Annual Blue/White Game on Saturday Oct 21, 2009
- The 17th annual Western Washington University Blue/White men's basketball intrasquad game is slated for Saturday (3 p.m.) on Haggen Court at Sam Carver Gymnasium on the WWU campus. Admission is free. (Wwuvikings.com)
Last four regular-season games crucial for Vikings Oct 21, 2009
- With virtually no room for error if it is to make a second straight NCAA Division II national tournament appearance, the Western Washington University women's soccer team closes out its regular-season with four Great Northwest Athletic Conference contests. That stretch begins Saturday when the Vikings entertain Montana State Billings on Saturday (7 p.m.) at Orca Field on the campus of Whatcom Community College. (Wwuvikings.com)
Eight-game road string continues for Western Oct 21, 2009
- Continuing a string of eight road games, the Western Washington University men's soccer team is in southern California this week to face defending NCAA Division II national champion Cal State Dominguez Hills on Wednesday (7 p.m.) and nationally No.10-ranked Cal State L.A. on Friday (1 p.m.) in non-conference action. The Vikings, 5-8-0 overall and 2-3-0 in GNAC counters, then travel to Simon Fraser for another non-league contest Monday, Oct. 26 (7 p.m.) before returning to conference action... (Wwuvikings.com)
Western takes title at Sonoma State Invitational by 14 strokes Oct 21, 2009
- Two Bellingham High School graduates, freshman and junior , finished one-two in medalist play, leading Western Washington University to its second title in three years at the Sonoma State University Women's Golf Invitational Tournament which ended Tuesday at the Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club. The Vikings shot a final-round 9-over par 297, the best round of the day by 20 strokes, for a 36-hole total of 615. (Wwuvikings.com)
Vikings tie for third at Sonoma State Invitational Oct 21, 2009
- First-day leader Western Washington University finished tied for third place among 15 teams at the Sonoma State University Men's Golf Invitational Tournament which concluded Tuesday at the Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club. The Vikings, who completed the fall portion of their schedule, shot a final-round 296 for a 36-hole total of 585, which tied them with Saint Martin's (290). (Wwuvikings.com)
Leaves "Magnetized" by Air Pollution, Study Finds Oct 20, 2009
Vehicle exhaust and other sources of air pollution spew out metallic fragments that then adhere to nearby tree leaves, said study leader Bernie Housen, a geophysicist at Western Washington University in Bellingham. Conventional tests for measuring the amounts of these tiny particles are often expensive and time-consuming, Housen said. (National Geographic)
