Earth Systems & Climate Change

Guided by graduate student Tasman Ezra, a WashU undergraduate turns classroom skills into field research and gains a deeper understanding of what it means to be a scientist.

Nearly half of pregnant women in the United States report poor sleep quality, which has been associated with gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Randall Martin ranks No. 35 worldwide, No. 15 in U.S

At several lakes in Missouri State Parks – including one in the St. Louis region – water testing shows that levels of E. coli bacteria are high enough to pose a health risk

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.

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.

Alumna Lucy Cheadle Levin is creating a better world for future generations through advancing climate action

The WashU Arboretum has fielded many questions this year about how the tornado impacted Danforth Campus trees.

WashU Class Acts spotlights some of the Class of 2026 graduates who have engaged in meaningful research during their years at WashU.

Mueller’s research on “lost crops” and ancient agricultural systems could help shape more resilient food practices in a changing climate.