The VERITAS array of telescopes has detected pulsed gamma rays from the pulsar at the heart of the Crab Nebula that have energies far higher than the common theoretical models can explain. The finding is one of the most exciting in the telescope’s history, according to consortium members at WUSTL.

The typical American diet includes nearly twice the recommended daily allowance for protein, and now a team of nutrition researchers, including Luigi Fontana, MD, PhD, and urologic surgeons at the School of Medicine, is conducting two studies to investigate a potential link between cancer and excess protein.

Helping the Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center celebrate its 10th anniversary Oct. 5 in the building’s Anheuser-Busch Dining Room were former Olin Dean Stuart I. Greenbaum (left) and Charles F. Knight, among others.

First-year MBA student Katie Coco packs energy bars into a care package during the Olin Cares kickoff event Oct. 1 in Simon Hall. More than 40 Olin Business School students assembled care packages for service men and women overseas and for children with cancer.

7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10

Center for Religion & Politics/Assembly Series lecture

“Can Religion and Politics Make Us More Civil and Not Just Angry?” E.J. Dionne Jr., senior fellow, Brookings Institute, and University Professor in Foundations of Democracy and Culture, Georgetown U. Free and open to the public. RSVP requested. Graham Chapel. (314) 935-9345.

Emergency communications system tested Thursday

WUSTLAlerts, the emergency notification system, will be tested at approximately 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13. The test will take place unless there is the potential for severe weather that day or some other emergency is occurring at that time.

John Clohisy, MD

Orthopedic surgeon improves quality of life for hip, knee patients. FULL STORY

Volleyball still undefeated?

The No. 2 volleyball team continued its seven-match home stand at the Field House. Did the team keep its perfect record intact? To find out how all WUSTL sports teams fared over the weekend, visit bearsports.wustl.edu.