Washington State University

Earth & Environment

Tiny but Tough: New Study Reveals Resilience of Ticks in the Face of Extreme Conditions

Tick season is upon us, bringing with it the heightened risk of Lyme disease, and it appears that these minuscule arachnids are even hardier than previously believed.

Jun 1, 2023

Earth & Environment

Dry lightning sparks some of the most destructive and costly wildfires in California

A new study has found dry lightning outbreaks are the leading cause of some of the largest wildfire outbreaks in modern California history.

Aug 9, 2022