The secrets of bunker 46
Inside a World War II-era bunker at Tyson Research Center, preserved birds, handwritten logs and mold-covered artifacts tell a story of science, stewardship and changing times.
New research reveals how brains update their predictions
Neuroscience research can help uncover mechanisms that afflict human sensory processing and prediction.
Provost announces leadership transitions
Several faculty members have been appointed to new leadership positions in the Office of the Provost at WashU, effective by July 1, Provost Mark West announced.
WashU partners with St. Louis to expand CLEAN STL tornado recovery project
Washington University in St. Louis is formally partnering with St. Louis to expand environmental monitoring and public health research in city neighborhoods affected by the devastating May 16, 2025, tornado.
In pregnancy, how hot is too hot?
Study finds marker of heat exposure in pregnancy that may indicate risk of preterm birth
Bursky School faculty named to Research.com’s Best Scientists lists
Fifteen primary and secondary faculty members at Bursky School of Public Health are among the top 1% of scientists in the world, according to Research.com.
Creating a sustainable future
Alumna Lucy Cheadle Levin is creating a better world for future generations through advancing climate action
Engineering public health
Research in McKelvey Engineering intersects with public health
Mixed plastic waste target of upcycling process to cut waste, emissions
More than 5 billion pounds of plastic is recycled every year, but there are limitations.
Samsung grant will fund better energy storage systems
WashU’s Sang-Hoon Bae shares grant with MIT to improve electrostatic capacitors