Scientists find new way global air churn makes particles
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have discovered a new mechanism by which particles are formed around the globe, often high up in the troposphere.
Archaeologists report earliest evidence for plant farming in east Africa
WashU archaeologist Natalie Mueller and her collaborators have uncovered the earliest evidence for plant farming in east Africa.
Early, Losos elected members of American Philosophical Society
Gerald Early, professor in Arts & Sciences, and Jonathan B. Losos, professor in Arts & Sciences, director of the Living Earth Collaborative, and director for biodiversity at the Center, have been elected members of the American Philosophical Society.
New study adds to mystery of Cahokia exodus
Assistant Professor Natalie Mueller and Caitlin Rankin, PhD ’20, dig into Cahokia’s history to cast doubt on a popular theory about why the ancient city was abandoned.
Artificial intelligence meets cartography
Graduate students in Nathan Jacobs’ lab presented mapping tools to create satellite images from text prompts at EarthVision 2024.
Top picks for summer hikes
Student leaders say the region boasts plenty of natural beauty and share their favorite natural spots in the St. Louis region.
Obituary: Stan H. Braude, professor of practice in Arts & Sciences, 62
Stan Braude, a professor of practice in biology and in environmental studies in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, died at home Saturday, June 1, 2024, after a short illness. He was 62.
Altered carbon points toward sustainable manufacturing
Feng Jiao scaled up carbon dioxide conversion process to a much larger scale.
Spores in the city: Why some plant diseases thrive in urban environments
A team led by Rachel Penczykowski found more infestations of powdery mildew in St. Louis than in the city’s surrounding suburbs and countryside.
Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering group sees St. Louis through new eyes
A group of students, faculty and staff visited various sites in St. Louis with Bob Hansman, and learned more about the history of neighborhoods just a few miles from the Danforth Campus.