August 2025

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The heaviness of water

The heaviness of water

As the western U.S. faces decreasing water supplies, WashU alumni are helping negotiate how this precious resource will be managed and shared in years to come.
Documenting humanity

Documenting humanity

In 1998, a group of American and Vietnamese veterans joined forces to travel 1,200 miles along the coast of Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City by bicycle. Some cyclists were able-bodied; disabled riders used special hand-powered bikes, while blind riders joined on the back of tandems. The 16-day trek, sponsored by World T.E.A.M. Sports, […]
The world’s deadliest disease

The world’s deadliest disease

WashU scientists are collaborating to unlock secrets of a millennia-old scourge. Efforts may lead to an increased understanding of and improved treatments for tuberculosis, which is once again on the rise.

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