Sun exposure changes chemical fate of littered face masks
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis reveal that discarded face masks undergo photochemical changes, influencing their surrounding environment.
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Alabama Dodges Bail-in
We will have to wait and see what remains of the Voting Rights Act after next term, which is shaping up to be monumental, writes Travis Crum.
‘To better detect chemical weapons, materials scientists are exploring new technologies’
Olamilekan Joseph Ibukun, a postdoctoral researcher in chemistry in Arts & Sciences, writes about research underway to more easily detect toxic chemicals such as mustard gas in the environment.
For America’s 35M small businesses, tariff uncertainty hits especially hard
As the nation undergoes rapid and profound policy shifts, we encourage leaders in government and academia to take action to ensure that Main Streets across America not only endure but thrive, writes Peter Boumgarden.
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Beyond visual data
Can we ever see too much data? Yes, actually. In some situations, visual overload can paralyze decision-making. But over the last year, the interdisciplinary SAIL lab, with help from WashU Rowing, has explored nonvisual means for transmitting real-time performance feedback.
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The United States of no states?
What would America look like if there were no state governments? Stephen H. Legomsky, the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at WashU Law, tackles that question in his new book, “Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government,” published by Cambridge University Press.