Science & Technology

A new approach developed by researchers at Washington University converts nitrogen waste into a valuable chemical product.

Thunderstorms that swept the central U.S. in 2022 were unprecedented, but their extreme precipitation may not be that rare — especially with global warming, according to a new analysis from researchers in Arts & Sciences.

Microscopy researchers at Washington University developed a new method to improve precision in molecular imaging.

Researchers at Washington University use data science to improve adolescent compliance with HIV treatments in low-resource areas.

Ramesh Agarwal, the William Palm Professor of Engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University, will receive the 2025 John J. Montgomery Award for Distinguished Innovation in Aerospace from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

WashU is among 13 colleges participating in the Campus Compact EnviroCorps initiative, a federal AmeriCorps program to reduce waste, boost energy efficiency and protect natural resources. WashU’s EnviroCorps fellows are planting trees, weatherizing homes and donating items from the WashU Circularity Center to local nonprofits in need.

New calculations by Arts & Sciences researchers suggest surprising geology beneath Venus’ surface.

Jason He has been named the Laura and William Jens Professor of Environmental Engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering at WashU.

Lúcia Lohmann and Toby Pennington will have joint appointments with both research institutions.

Seven WashU faculty members are among the 471 new fellows selected by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.