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Tech moguls call for a pause on AI development. The demand for Tesla's rose 36% last quarter. Orca whales are visiting the San Juan Island's less often.

Washington has $300 million to reinvest into the climate because of their carbon credit program. In space news, volcanic activity has been discovered on Venus and the first 3d printed rocket has failed. 

Microsoft is introducing a new AI software. The UN's report says that the climate crisis is more dire than previously expected. The White House has invited the "Ted Lasso" cast to talk about mental health.

NASA has found an astroid that has a 0.18% chance of hitting Earth. The "spring forward" time change may be linked to a variety of health issues. There are 2.4 million metric tons of plastic in our waterways. 

The department of energy is offering upward of 70 million dollars to geothermal energy projects. The United Nations has agreed on a treaty to protect biodiversity in the seas. The European Space Agency wants to give the moon its own timezone. 

The International Energy Agency has suggested that the auto industry downsize. An original iPhone has sold for more than $60,000. The FDA has eliminated animal testing as a requirement. 

Is chocolate a health food? Yes, but probably not the types you're eating. Google's new chatbot has made a costly error. What's in Greta Thunberg's new book?

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter. What's next in the story of the suspected China spy balloon?  Why are people different from their siblings?

A new study highlights the secret to happiness. What new features has instagram added? Also, a few tips for studying this finals week.

Seattle public schools sues popular social media sites for their negative effects on their students mental health. Covid is on the rise as RSV and flu infections fall. Why is everyone talking about fusion?

NASA's Orion space capsule successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals’ have contaminated the drinking-water wells in some areas of Pierce County Washington. Google has released its annual “Year in Search” report... what's on it?

Washing in cold water can significantly lower your energy footprint. In Churchill, Canada, half the residents are polar bears. What new light is in our sky?

A rocket carrying 3 astronauts to finish building China’s space station is blasting off today, amid an intensifying space race with the US. Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, located in Honolulu Hawaii has started to erupt for the first time in nearly four decades. The Seattle area’s first snowfall of the season is expected this week.

As of the 15th of November, the world population hit 8 billion, and combined with rapid scientific increases around the world, scientists are coming up with terms to describe the vastness of their data. BA.5, or omicron, was the prevailing COVID this summer. Coming into winter, its descendant BQ 1 is now the dominant COVID variant. Nasa's Artemis spacecraft has arrived at the Moon.

A research team in Oregon State University is working on developing a rechargeable battery that could reduce the need for mining for minerals such as nickel, cobalt and lithium.  Researchers around the country have been experimenting with using AI to stop traffic jams from happening.  Opioid prescriptions guidelines have tightened. 

The last lunar eclipse for three years is upcoming.  Climate activists block private jets at Amsterdam airport drawing attention to the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Canadian researchers have found a solution to ice problems in the winter from the Gentoo penguin.

NASA has confirmed that they’ve successfully altered the path of an asteroid, recent studies published in the British journal of sports medicine highlight how combining strength training and aerobic exercise is most effective in receiving overall mortality rates, and why it's not advisable to bag your leaves.

Wildfire smoke in the western US is reversing air quality gains from the past 2 decades. Hearing aids are now available over the counter. Pfizer’s new bivalent omicron booster is producing a strong immune response. 

There are early signs that the United States could be heading into another COVID surge. This week, the SpaceX dragon spacecraft launched from Kennedy space center, and is now successfully docked within the space station- so who’s on it? Additionally, can solar power from space help solve Earth's energy needs?

Tropical storm Ian has gained momentum as it turns into a hurricane, heading for the Florida coast. The UK has committed funding for a mission to remove space junk. Ancestry. Com has released a new feature that allows users to track which side of their family tree genetics come from. 

NASA and Google have teamed up to help local governments better track air pollution, using machine learning algorithms and live data streams. Hurricane Fiona has caused an island wide power outage on Puerto Rico. Ancestry. Com has released a new feature that allows users to track which side of their family tree genetics come from. 

Biden restores environmental protections. The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in upcoming days. Researchers use miniature forest to test various climate change scenarios. 

Glasses wearers may have a lower COVID-19 risk. The United States government has secretly removed Russian malware. Washington State lans to preserve 10,000 acres of trees to sell as carbon credits. 

Washington State sets a goal to phase out gas cars by 2030. Thomas Edison's napping technique can be used to spark creativity. The human genome has been decoded. 

Animals are the next concern in the COVID-19 pandemic. A US astronaut lands a record spaceflight with Russian companions. The Northern Lights are soon glowing over Washington State.