AltWeeklies Wire
Clean-Energy Frenzynew
As the Pacific Northwest struggles with soaring fuel and electricity prices, corporate executives and entrepreneurs are joining politicians and activists to develop cleaner, smarter, and self-reliant energy sources.
Seattle Weekly |
George Howlamd Jr. |
12-15-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Contagion in Jailnew
Inmates, their families, and even elected officials in Seattle wonder if the county health department is taking the presence of flesh-eating disease seriously enough.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
12-07-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Drugging of the American Mindnew
A new generation of meds to treat mental illness has turned millions of Americans into human guinea pigs. Among them is an eyewitness who thinks the drug 'revolution' has gone too far.
Seattle Weekly |
Philip Dawdy |
11-30-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
A Museum's Bare Bonesnew
Uncertain documentation prompts an investigation of the fossil collection at the University of Washington's natural-history museum.
Seattle Weekly |
Roger Downey |
11-16-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Leaping Lizardsnew
Here's how a Seattle tech company created the entire archive of the country's best magazine -- with the eight-DVD package selling for $100.
Seattle Weekly |
Michaelangelo Matos |
10-26-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Just Say 'Ommmmm . . . 'new
An experiment suggests teaching prison inmates meditation could be an effective form of rehab.
Seattle Weekly |
Roger Downey |
08-17-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Drug War Peace Plannew
A Bar group in Seattle is getting national attention for its plan to reform drug policy by emphasizing regulation and treatment.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
08-17-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Fatal Flu: We're Not Readynew
A historic pandemic like that of 1918 is likely, perhaps as soon as this winter, and unless you're a health or government worker, no one's planning to save you.
Seattle Weekly |
Roger Downey |
07-27-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Distort Reformnew
A Washington state ballot initiative would cap monetary awards for malpractice lawsuits. Another would crack down on serially inept doctors. Only one might solve an actual problem.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
07-27-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Death by Natural Causesnew
A tragedy raises important questions about increasingly popular naturopathic health care.
Seattle Weekly |
Nina Shapiro |
06-08-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Bipolar Copnew
Meet former King County Sheriff's Deputy Angela Holland. She was a great street cop with numerous commendations and a spotless record. But she was mildly bipolar, so they fired her.
Seattle Weekly |
Philip Dawdy |
03-30-2005 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Space: A Billionaire's Starry-Eyed Enterprisenew
Maybe it’s another eccentric indulgence, but what if Paul Allen’s little space program really takes off?
Seattle Weekly |
Chuck Taylor |
06-22-2004 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
