Turning bacteria into bioplastic factories
Biologists in Arts & Sciences have found new ways to encourage the plastic-producing power of purple microbes.
WashU to lead $26 million decarbonization initiative
A collaboration of universities and industry, led by the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University, is embarking on a bold plan to transform manufacturing toward zero or negative emissions by converting carbon dioxide into environmentally friendly chemicals and products that create a circular economy.
Tyson Center gets local high schoolers involved in research
Field research, science communication and . . . blood feeding. These were some of the skills that high school students Hope Jett and Kari Koerner learned this summer as part of WashU’s Tyson Environmental Research Apprenticeship.
Competitive energy
Alumnus Deko Devins is on a mission to make solar power more widespread, affordable and accessible.
Sustainable technology to extract critical materials from coal-based resources
An environmental engineer at Washington University in St. Louis received a federal grant to work to extract rare earth elements from coal in a way that does not harm the environment.
Ornamented dragonflies better equipped to survive human threats
A study by Kim Medley, director of Tyson Research Center, and others found that dragonflies with dark wing markings have a lower risk of extinction.
WashU researchers quantify solar absorption by black carbon in fire clouds
Aerosol scientists at Washington University have quantified the extent of light absorption by black carbon in fire clouds to better model climate impacts of extreme wildfire events.
Artificial intelligence meets cartography
Engineering students at Washington University have developed an artificial intelligence tool for generating satellite images via text prompts and presented their work at a recent conference.
Experts outline strategic roadmap for public health advancements
Ross C. Brownson of the Brown School makes recommendations for transforming the U.S. public health system in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientists find new way global air churn makes particles
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered a new mechanism by which particles are formed around the globe.
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