Big data arrives on the farm

Precision agriculture is beginning to shape the strategies and choices of farmers around the world, according to a new analysis by Glenn Stone, professor of anthropology and of environmental studies in Arts & Sciences.

Antibiotics not helpful for babies hospitalized with RSV

Antibiotics provide no benefit in preventing future recurrent wheezing in babies hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to a new study led by School of Medicine researchers.

Separator key when it comes to ‘stable’ vs. ‘safe’ battery

Researchers in the lab of Peng Bai at the McKelvey School of Engineering have discovered the key to making a stable, safe battery.

St. Louis students compete at annual Brain Bee

About 50 high school students from across the St. Louis region gathered online Feb. 27 to test their knowledge of the brain and to learn about neuroscience research and careers at the St. Louis Area Brain Bee, an annual event hosted by Washington University.

Notables

Hongyu An, a professor of radiology at the School of Medicine and an expert in magnetic resonance physics, is the new chief of the Biomedical Magnetic Resonance Lab in the Division of Radiological Sciences.

Research Wire

WashU’s Hong Chen and her team have developed a method for producing a low-cost, easy-to-use focused ultrasound device that can help open up the blood-brain barrier for noninvasive procedures and diagnostics.

Notables

The Washington University men’s and women’s track and field teams both won the University Athletic Association Indoor Championship Feb. 27 in Cleveland.

Announcements

CRE² accepting applications for funding

The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity is accepting applications for two funding opportunities. Applications must be submitted by April 1.