Researchers to create robotic system for fruit flower pollination
CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter
June 26, 2020
Researchers at WSU and Pennsylvania State University are collaborating to create a robotic system that will artificially pollinate fruit tree flowers due to threats to natural pollination worldwide. The robotic system will be able to detect where flowers are using cameras and a computational s...
Gardeners continue to find comfort while tending to plants
LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
May 1, 2020
Gardeners tended to their various flowers, produce and herbs in a nature preserve near the South Fork Palouse River where they are protected from the sound of nearby roads. The Pullman Community Garden at Koppel Farm serves as a habitat for various insects, pollinators and wildlife. Tim Paulitz, ...
U.S. Forest Service denies extension for public comment
LAUREN ELLENBECKER, Evergreen reporter
May 1, 2020
Conservation groups’ request for a public comment extension on a draft revised forest plan for Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests was denied by the U.S. Forest Service. The plan has received backlash from activists, environmental and conservation groups. The deadline for public comment regarding th...
HoneyBee, a 10-year-old retired purebred Maine Coon show cat, sat comfortably in her owners’ car on June 11 with an “ICU SUPER COUG” bandana around...
