New hydrogel treatments turn water waste into fertilizer
Novel nanotechnology promotes circular nutrient economy
Reis named co-editor of Journal of Physical Activity and Health
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Rodrigo S. Reis, a professor at the School of Public Health and an expert on the intersection of physical activity, the built environment and health, has been appointed co-editor of the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
Reawakening ‘sleeping’ crops to combat today’s climate crisis
Natalie Mueller, an expert on agrobiodiversity and an assistant professor of archaeology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, studies “three sisters” crops.
Removing selenium from water takes iron strength
Daniel Giammar’s lab takes two steps toward removing contaminant from water
A faster route to eliminating parasitic infection endemic to Africa
In a clinical trial, researchers find moxidectin, a new medicine for river blindness, also works for lymphatic filariasis
Global biodiversity begins at home with the Living Earth Collaborative
Combining the forces of WashU, the Missouri Botanical Garden, and the Saint Louis Zoo, the Living Earth Collaborative works to protect the plants and animals of the world — for their sake and ours.
Electrochemical innovation offers chemical-free solution to assist in wastewater reuse
Kaichao Yang and Zhen He developed an electrochemical process that softens water, disinfects pathogens and benefits reverse osmosis systems used for advanced water treatment
WashU partners with leading St. Louis recreation organizations
As part of its “In St. Louis, For St. Louis” commitment, WashU is supporting several organizations focused on outdoor recreation.
New nucleation to advance climate resilience and clean energy technologies
A new study led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis investigates an innovative method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) while recovering nickel (Ni), a critical metal for clean energy technologies.
Inspired by Nature
Despite being in the beating heart of St. Louis, Washington University has long been entwined with its natural surroundings.