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Space

Moon ‘swirls’ could be magnetized by unseen magmas

lunar swirl
In a laboratory setting, experimental petrologists at Washington University recreated the magnetizing reactions that could be causing the mysterious, light-colored features on the Moon’s surface, known as lunar swirls.
Space

Surprising phosphate finding in asteroid sample

Kun Wang
Washington University scientists, including Kun Wang in Arts & Sciences, are part of a team that reported that near-Earth asteroid Bennu’s dust is rich in carbon and nitrogen, as well as organic compounds, all of which are essential components for life as we know it. 
Medicine & Health

Amy Zhou

Amy Zhou with a patient
Hematologist Amy Zhou, MD, an associate professor at the School of Medicine, values the connections she makes with patients. She is also pursuing research to improve blood cancer treatments.