The Record

In the clouds

Under a new federal grant, a WashU team will use AI and statistics to study the impact of aerosols on marine low clouds. That knowledge can help communities protect health and prepare for extreme weather.

Vaccinating moms protects offspring from deadly superbug

A study in mice by WashU Medicine researchers advances efforts to shield infants from Klebsiella pneumoniae, the leading killer of children globally.

Strong reading skills may help teens resist misinformation

Students with stronger reading skills are better able to spot misinformation online — and that may be especially important for teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds, according to a new study from the Brown School.

Notables

WashU Arts & Sciences developmental psychologist Seanna Leath has received an award from the Federation of Associations in the Behavioral and Brain Sciences.

Research Wire

WashU Medicine faculty and research members of Siteman Cancer Center have identified a previously unknown population of aggressive tumor cells in difficult-to-treat head and neck cancers.