Could porous rocks deep in the ocean floor be a place to stash unwanted carbon dioxide? Scientists at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory suggest that undersea basalt formations 8,000 feet below the ocean on the Pacific Northwest coast could absorb up to 120 years worth of U.S. CO2 emissions.

Depression is said to affect more than 20 million people in the United States, but psychiatrist James Gordon argues that it's not disease. In his book, Unstuck, Gordon makes the case that most people don't need drugs to feel better.

Researchers report that they've been able to use tobacco plants as biological factories to manufacture specialized proteins needed for an experimental individualized cancer therapy. The researchers are studying a potentially fatal form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

The National Institutes of Health has decided to cancel a large-scale test of an experimental AIDS vaccine, saying that more focused research is needed on the way such vaccines interact with the immune system. The trial, known as PAVE 100, was designed to include more than 8,500 people.

In the past, scientists discounted the importance of the spleen, a five-ounce organ located in the upper left abdomen. Now, there's an increasing understanding of the spleen's importance as a part of the immune system, filtering blood and removing old blood cells.

On Saturday, the Senate is expected to lend its approval to a major bill aimed at bolstering the battered U.S. housing market. Economists dislike the bill. Many fear this short-term legislative fix will not address a longer-term problem.

The Monty Python funnyman is back with Not The Messiah, an adaptation of the 1979 film Life of Brian. He reprises some of the original songs and characters, and laments that the sheep get more applause than he does.

The Monty Python funnyman is back with Not The Messiah, an adaptation of the 1979 film Life of Brian. He reprises some of the original songs and characters, and laments that the sheep get more applause than he does.

A legendary French winery is purchasing a famous winemaker in California. The deal comes decades after the same California winery beat French wines in a blind taste test. Vic Motto, a wine industry investment banker, says it's "a very important merger of two great wine estates."

The Sound Transit Board votes today on whether to place a light rail expansion plan on the November ballot. The proposal would expand bus service and add 34 miles of rail. The tracks would reach Lynnwood, parts of Federal Way and almost make it to Redmond. Funding for the nearly 18 billion dollar project would come from increased sales tax. Former state Transportation Secretary Doug MacDonald is critical of the plan. He says it won't increase transit use enough to make it worth the price tag. MacDonald gave details about his opposition in an interview with KUOW's Derek Wang. This interview was produced by Liz Jones.

West Coast states will put an overall cap on global warming pollution starting in 2012. That timeline is included in a first look at how Western states and provinces will meet a shared regional goal to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Correspondent Tom Banse reports some of the toughest decisions are yet to come.

Sound Transit's board faces a crucial vote today (Thursday) concerning the future of light rail. The question is whether to put a major expansion project, called Sound Transit Phase 2, on the ballot this fall. KUOW's Joshua McNichols has more.

A proposal to expand light rail in the Puget Sound region is up for a vote today. The Sound Transit board will decide whether to put the plan on the November ballot. The proposal would add 34 miles of rail in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. The price tag is nearly 18 billion dollars. Supporters of the plan, including Sound Transit Board Chairman Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, say the proposal is the best shot at relieving the area's gridlock. KUOW's Derek Wang spoke with Nickels about the details. This interview was produced by Liz Jones.

Before he was old enough to say "embarrassing," millions of people saw Spencer Elden in his birthday suit on the cover of Nevermind. Now a teenager, he's trying to make sense of his very public image.

Before he was old enough to say "embarrassing," millions of people saw Spencer Elden in his birthday suit on the cover of Nevermind. Now a teenager, he's trying to make sense of his very public image.

Certain that physical fitness produced citizens better prepared for the managerial revolution in America business, the Victorians promoted revitalization through sports. Harvey Green explains how this focus on social and individual health led to the now familiar emphasis on physical fitness in sports and games. Harvey Green investigates the cultural history of the United States. He teaches courses on that general subject as well as courses in the history of sport, the material culture of the U.S., public history, and the history of western North America. He is currently working on a book on the development of popular historical consciousness in the U.S. between 1820 and 1920, emphasizing the intersection of popular historical fiction and domestic material culture. He has also published articles and essays on the history of photography, the history of health and fitness, the craft revival movements in the US in the 1930s, and everyday life in the U.S. between 1915 and 1945. Visit us at www.wgbh.org/forum to explore our entire collection of lectures.

The rescue plan for giant mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac promises credit and possible stock purchases. It might cost the U.S. nothing or it might cost $25 billion. Democratic Sen. Christopher Dodd says balancing investor confidence and taxpayer exposure is a fine line, but "doing nothing is not an option."

When Cpl. Jason Bogar was killed in action in Afghanistan, he left behind a family in Seattle and a wide-ranging record of his tours of duty. Bogar took numerous photos and videos of families he met in Iraq and Afghanistan.

When Cpl. Jason Bogar was killed in action in Afghanistan, he left behind a family in Seattle and a wide-ranging record of his tours of duty. Bogar took numerous photos and videos of families he met in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation broke ground yesterday (TUE) on its new campus across from Seattle Center. The development will sit on what is now a 12 acre parking lot. It will bring almost a million square feet of office space to the neighborhood, and will cost a half billion dollars. KUOW's Joshua McNichols has more.

The Hanford Nuclear site in South Central Washington State is the most polluted radioactive waste dump in the country. At the center of the Hanford reservation are hundreds of buried tanks that hold waste left over from plutonium production during World War 2 and the Cold War. A multi year, multi billion dollar clean up is underway. But there are problems: an accidental spill of tank waste shut down clean up for nearly a year. Recently, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) raised concerns about how much longer the aging underground tanks can hold up. Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports in the first of a two part series on Hanford clean up efforts.

The Senate brings up another bill aimed at lowering gas prices Tuesday, as Republicans tout a new slogan: "Find more. Use less." It's a paradox because finding more oil drives the price down, which encourages consumption. Efforts by Congress to lower gas prices may actually diminish incentives to lower oil consumption.

Washington state voters will decide on the latest initiative from Tim Eyman this fall. Eyman says the measure will save the state money by reducing traffic congestion. Critics say it won't work and will further deplete an already strained state budget. KUOW's Joshua McNichols has more.

A jazz fan visiting the desert city might equate the chances of seeing great live jazz there with the chances of getting caught in a rain shower. But since the 1970s, a devoted group of musicians and educators has turned the area into a hotbed for jazz performance.

A jazz fan visiting the desert city might equate the chances of seeing great live jazz there with the chances of getting caught in a rain shower. But since the 1970s, a devoted group of musicians and educators has turned the area into a hotbed for jazz performance.

Daniel Flanagan was a high-school dropout in a dead-end job; a self-described loser. But when faced with the responsibility of fatherhood, Flanagan decided to change his ways and return to school. He believes we all deserve "do-overs" in life.

Americans are steaming mad! Hot under the collar! Boiling over the high cost of gasoline! So, how are we dealing with it? By buying iPhones and going to see Batman at the movies, of course. Humorist Brian Unger pokes fun at America's way of displaying its displeasure in this week's Unger Report.

As traveling becomes more costly and difficult, intercity buses are providing an alternative. Bus companies are enjoying momentous growth as they remake the experience with discount express service and new amenities. But some experts say the new approach will not provide a viable alternative for most drivers.

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In Olympia today (Monday) University of Washington President Mark Emmert will describe his plans to double enrollment at the school's Bothell and Tacoma campuses. It's part of an ambitious agenda in what officials admit will likely be a tough budget year at the state legislature. KUOW's Amy Radil reports.