Science & Technology
Kennewick startup develops payment transaction solution for small businesses
Small businesses face a lot of challenges. And the least of business owners’ worries should be accepting payments from customers....
Improved database enables new analytical capabilities for Richland manufacturer
It turns out data analysis isn’t just a game for number crunchers. For one Richland manufacturer, it’s also a means...
Q&A with Deb Bowen
Deb Bowen,Executive director,Washington State STEM Education Foundation Number of employees you oversee: Three, although we plan...
Higher education in Tri-Cities isn’t keeping pace with local market’s needs
By D. Patrick Jones The Tri-Cities sport an enviable concentration of talent in science and technology. In economic statistics, most...
Cybersecurity basics can protect businesses from data breaches
By Michelle Dupler Whether its ransomware, viruses, data theft or some other cybersecurity risk, a network breach can be one...
Company aims to reduce carbon emissions, improve vehicle efficiency
Pasha Rudenko started his materials science doctorate at Washington State University in 2009 with one goal: to make lubricants safer....
Social media could help researchers identify public health risks
PNNL study finds opinion, emotion in tweets change when you get sick In the future, public health workers could monitor...
Pasco company invents forklift shock absorber
Prototype reduces transport impact on bins of fruit, inventor says Pasco-based HarvestMoore prototype fork impact limiter is now in production,...
