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Cloud expertise in Washington expands.
Washington State is a magnet for major cloud computing companies and the eco-system that has developed around the cloud. Samsung's cloud consultant division is yet another international company that is expanding here in Washington. Business legends Amazon and...
Microsoft strikes “gold.”
In just six months, the 44,000 employees at Microsoft's headquarters went through nearly 200 million pounds of packaging and food. Ordinarily, that waste would find its way to area landfills, but Microsoft has made it a priority to reduce, recycle and reuse, so much...
Washington State lab wins R&D innovation awards.
The R&D 100 Conference brings together the top innovators in the research world to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, provide insight into future forecasting and to recognize innovative achievements. The 2016 Awards Ceremony, called the 'Oscars of...
Sea-Tac Airport moves toward using biofuels.
Washington State's international commercial airport is ahead of the curve on curbing carbon emissions. Research has been ongoing to develop jet biofuels that reduce the amount of carbon emissions and yet maintain the fuel efficiency that airlines want. Commercial...
Working towards healthy people and a healthy planet.
The University of Washington has established a transformative Population Health Initiative. The goal is to collaborate with research organizations around Washington and beyond to improve the health and well-being of populations around the world. The 25-year vision...
Tech companies collaborate to speed up cancer research.
Washington State industry sector leaders have a history of collaboration and cross-pollination to create cutting edge solutions. Technology companies have brought their expertise to various sectors from commerce and manufacturing to agriculture, finance and life...
Bumper apple crop in Washington State, again.
Washington apples are enjoyed around the world. But it's the innovation in new apple species, improved efficiencies in production and packaging that has kept Washington a world leader. Read more in CapitalPress.com Washington has natural advantages in agriculture...
Want fries with your meal? They likely came from Washington State.
Washington State's per acre harvest of potatoes is twice the national average, about 30 tons per acre. Washington leads the nation in frozen french fry production with international exports to Japan alone at about 65 percent of production. Lamb Weston, Canadian-based...
Washington cancer researchers join national consortium.
Washington State life science companies are leaders in research and development of life-saving protocols and instruments. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Institute and Virginia Mason Medical Center have been selected to collaborate with 10 other cancer research...
Washington space company makes science fiction a reality.
Advanced manufacturing is moving into space and building the foundation of a robust in-space economy. Firmamentum, a division of Washington-based Tethers Unlimited, will be testing additive manufacturing technologies on board space systems. The goal is...
Washington ranks with top “knowledge capitals” worldwide.
Washington State and the University of Washington have been highly ranked in recent studies by the Brookings Institute and Reuters. The Brookings Institute study considered a range of factors from talented workforce and elite research universities to GDP growth,...
Washington space company launches imaging satellite.
The goal is to have a more efficient and affordable earth imaging platform. BlackSky Global, a subsidiary of Washington State based Spaceflight Industries, is developing a constellation of satellites that will provide an unprecedented view of the world with high...