New study concludes when deadly 2022 storm could happen again
A recent research study conducted by the Konecky Laboratory at Washington University in St. Louis used advanced climate models to assess the deadly storms that occurred in July 2022.
Hot off the press: Wildfire chasers at WashU discover potent climate-warming organic particles
A WashU research team spent 45 days traveling to different wildfire locations in the western United States where they sampled gaseous smoke and aerosol species and analyzed their chemical and optical properties.
How to make your seasonal allergies a little less miserable
Take allergy medicine a few weeks before pollen counts rise to get ahead of the congestion, sneezing and runny nose, experts say
The invasive longhorned tick has made its way to St. Louis. Here’s what to know
April marks the start of tick season in the Midwest, and this year a new invasive species joins the various other tick species in the St. Louis region: the longhorned tick.
Flood Buyouts finally approved in University City. ‘Praying they come through.’
Federal officials have approved cash for voluntary buyouts of over a dozen flood-damaged properties here, and the city is working to move forward with appraisals and offers.
An exhibition at the Kemper features artistic views of environmental balance
An exhibition at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum showcases people who use their artwork to call for a better balance between humans and the natural world.
Earth’s rocks hold whiffs of air from billions of years ago
Analysis suggests our planet’s oxygen levels rose surprisingly early
US science is under threat ― now scientists are fighting back
Researchers are organizing protests and making their voices heard as Trump officials slash funding and lay off federal scientists.
St. Louis County’s new tick is a ‘serious threat,’ officials say
The sesame seed-sized arachnid causes serious problems in domestic animals and livestock, officials said.