Pasha Rudenko started his materials science doctorate at Washington State University in 2009 with one goal: to make lubricants safer.“Lubricants are just a mixture of base oil, most often mineral or synthetic, or vegetable oil and additives,” said Rudenko, whose undergraduate degree is in materials science for nuclear reactors. “(The)...
PNNL study finds opinion, emotion in tweets change when you get sickIn the future, public health workers could monitor trends on social media to quickly identify a rise of influenza, depression or other health issues in a specific area, thanks to research at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory...
Prototype reduces transport impact on bins of fruit, inventor saysPasco-based HarvestMoore prototype fork impact limiter is now in production, with one run scheduled in time for apple harvest.The new invention is designed to reduce the shock loads and impact to fruit bins carried by forklifts.Prototype testing completed last month showed...
Richland researcher is among 57 nationwide to receive awardA Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientist will receive $2.5 million over five years to study the growing frequency of violent thunderstorms in the central United States. Jiwen FanJiwen Fan is among 57 scientists nationwide to receive the award designed to bolster the nation’s...
By Kris JohnsonWashington makes great things. Kris Johnson, Association of Washington BusinessIn addition to the best airplanes in the world, we also make one of the world’s fastest rowing shells, state-of-the-art medical devices that save lives, the exceptional food and wines enjoyed around our tables, and countless other highly sought-after...
By Beau RuffYour traditional Individual Retirement Account, or IRA, is special. Beau Ruff,Cornerstone Wealth StrategiesThe beauty of the IRA is that a person does not pay income tax on assets going into the IRA. The assets are contributed pre-tax and they grow tax-deferred. It is an effective strategy to both...
By Laura KostadTwo years ago, Eric and Jalyn Calaway introduced Tri-Citians to a new way to groom their beloved furry friends: mobile salons offering front door service.The idea for Mobile Pet Works was born when Eric Calaway had to pick up their own two dogs from the groomer one day.“We...
Cougar Digital Marketing & Design’s business plan has evolved over timeTravis Hartliep wasn’t sure how long his startup company would last when he began it out of his then Tri-Cities home in 2012.Back then, Cougar Digital Marketing & Design LLC was just him, with his wife Erika helping out.“To be...
Organizers of Pasco High School’s second annual career fair on Nov. 14 are recruiting speakers for the event.Each session with students will be 30 minutes and speakers will be accompanied by a host teacher throughout the day. Volunteers should be willing to speak for the full day, but organizers may...
Double Canyon celebrated the opening of its winery with wine tastings, tours of the new facility, a lunch menu featuring creations from a “Top Chef Masters” chef and live music. Double Canyon Winery poured samples of its award-winning wines for guests attending the Sept. 13 open house at the new...