Washington University lends support to Proposition R
Washington University in St. Louis has made a $25,000 contribution in support of Proposition R, an initiative that will appear on the ballot in an Aug. 3 special election in the city of St. Louis, as well as Franklin, Jefferson and St. Louis counties.
Nanoparticles create heat from light to manipulate electrical activity in neurons
Srikanth Singamaneni and Barani Raman in the McKelvey School of Engineering developed technology to use nanoparticles to heat, manipulate cells in the brain and heart.
Microbially produced fibers: stronger than steel, tougher than Kevlar
A new fiber, made by genetically engineered bacteria in the lab of Fuzhong Zhang, is stronger than steel and tougher than Kevlar.
Mothers may face increased workplace discrimination post-pandemic, research warns
Inflexible schedules and biased hiring practices, combined with gendered cultural norms around breadwinning and caregiving, lead to discrimination against mothers and perpetuate existing gender inequalities in the workplace, finds two new studies from Arts & Sciences.
Don’t cry over spoiled milk, incentivize supply chain for longer shelf life
Research provides blueprint for development of sustainable milk production supply chain, where milk waste is reduced in a way that is cost-effective, socially acceptable and environmentally sound.
‘Cool flames’ ignited in space
Richard Axelbaum in the McKelvey School of Engineering and collaborators have documented a new type of flame — created in space — that may help engineers design cleaner-burning combustion engines.
Promoting physical activity is key to achieving U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
New evidence supports the integration of physical activity promotion strategies as a key part of the action plan for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, finds a new study led by Brown School researchers.
Two Bears make it to the big leagues
Washington University Bears Caleb Durbin and Ryan Loutos woke up Tuesday with high hopes and nervous jitters. By the end of the day, both would score deals with Major League Baseball teams.
Self-reliance index offers opportunity to track sustainable, longer-term progress for refugees
To help address gaps in measurement and provide organizations with a tool to track the self-reliance of refugees and other displaced populations over time, researchers at the Brown School have developed a Self-Reliance Index.
Distance from hospital impacts cancer diagnosis, survival in young adults
Adolescents and young adults living in rural versus metropolitan U.S. counties and those living farther from the hospital where they were diagnosed generally have worse outcomes than those living in metropolitan counties and closer to the reporting hospital, finds a new study from the Brown School.
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