Research and stories

Mosquito heat tolerance varies by population, according to a new study; findings could change estimates of vector-borne disease risk.

This universal device will allow transdisciplinary collaboration globally. Named for the dahlia flower whose petals bloom in concentric arrays, the dahliagram’s “petals” illustrate the relative impact of different pull and push factors contributing to human behavior over time.

In an effort to reduce food waste, two Washington University in St. Louis student groups have joined forces to distribute healthy, fresh food to local shelters and food banks.

Feng Jiao, who is internationally renowned for carbon dioxide conversion and electrolysis, to lead work designed to address food insecurity in low- and middle-income countries

For decades, Forest Park has enticed generations of WashU community members to step outside the university’s campuses and explore. Today, students and faculty are venturing deeper into the woods to learn about the biodiversity that teems there.

The Earth is facing two interconnected crises — loss of biodiversity and climate change. Each separately is an enormous threat to life on this planet. However, together they are fueling each other, creating a worsening downward spiral.

Researchers look at whether Ozark oases at Tyson Research Center — climate change refugia — could help species persist in spite of rising temperatures.

Rajan Chakrabarty and Randall Martin research fine particulate matter, which is the leading cause of environment-related diseases around the world. The two work to create a complete picture of the challenges and, ultimately, offer ideas for mitigation.