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- Continued Major Errors and Misinformation in Seattle Times Climate Stories: Damaging and Unnecessary Tue, 8 Aug 23, 11:00pmDuring the past weeks, profoundly flawed and error-filled stories on climate change have been headlined in the Seattle Times.
- Invasive longhorned tick could spread disease across the U.S. Tue, 18 Dec 18, 9:00amThe Asian longhorned tick used to be a species only found in China, Japan, Korea and southeastern Russia, plus parts of Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands...
- Turns out blood-sucking ticks really did plague the dinosaurs Thu, 14 Dec 17, 2:08amScientists have found the first solid evidence that prehistoric ticks consumed dinosaur blood. The discovery of a 99-million year old piece of amber in Myanmar offers a rare glimpse into the lives of Cretaceous animals, large...
- Lyme disease shot could offer 100% protection Mon, 24 Jul 17, 9:58pmLyme disease is a growing issue in the United States. Since the 1990's, the number of cases has more than doubled. Scientists at a laboratory associated with the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School are working...
- DIY: Homemade Insect Repellent Sprays and Lotions Sat, 20 Jul 13, 1:28amAs people take to campgrounds and beaches in search of a little R&R this summer, insects of various shapes and sizes are rubbing their little feet (forelegs?) together in glee at the smorgasbord they'll get to sample...
- Pests are Moving North as Earth Warms Thu, 19 Nov 09, 12:06pmSome unforeseen problems caused by global warming:Almost 2000 jellyfish species have increased in population, expanded their range northward and now appear earlier in the year.Ticks that transmit Lyme disease have spread...