The New York Times – Because he published in a police magazine and not a scientific journal, Dr. Lewinski was not subjected to the peer-review process. But in separate cases in 2011 and 2012, the Justice Department and a private lawyer asked Lisa Fournier, a Washington State University professor and an American Journal of Psychology editor, to review Dr. Lewinski’s studies.
National Geographic – Some scientists even placed plastic backpacks on cows in an attempt to collect methane for biofuel. It hasn’t caught on. 3NOP is the most promising solution yet, says Kristen Johnson, animal scientist at Washington State University. If the results hold up with longer-term testing, the additive could work for the long haul in milk-producing cows—who are under great stress and have a high demand for nutrients, says Hristov.
National Public Radio – The Koch network has been getting an image makeover. This weekend, for the first time, some reporters were invited to attend some of the meetings. They had to agree not to identify any guests. NPR did not seek or get an invitation. Travis Ridout, a political scientist at Washington State University, says the political system has turned a corner.