By helping test for lead in soil, a Bursky Summer Experience student helps protect public
The hope is that through evidence-based remediation, researchers can reduce soil lead exposure and ultimately create healthier environments.
Why young St. Louis shoppers opt for vintage over fast fashion
Once associated with bargain hunting, thrifting is a core element in Gen Z’s shopping habits.
Growing Tomatoes Without Photosynthesis
An emergent line of research is exploring the possibility of efficient and productive lab-grown vegetables.
10 Lessons From an Office of Public Scholarship, 3 Years In
How can institutions better support scholars wanting to do public-facing work?
The Ebola outbreak will lead to devastating violence against women and girls
The World Health Organization has declared a new public health emergency.
As tornado demolitions begin in St. Louis, dust and health concerns swirl
City, state and federal contractors are slated to demolish hundreds of homes damaged or destroyed by the tornado in the coming months.
Architecture’s Next Power Broker Isn’t a Developer—It’s the Grid
Catherine Chen Wins the $100,000 Steedman Fellowship With a Radical Vision for How Energy Could Reshape Collective Life.
To address post-tornado concerns, WashU teams with community groups to study environmental impacts
As the city of St. Louis nears a year since a tornado changed the lives of many, a local university and community organizations are working to understand some of the environmental impacts of the twister.
Let’s Clear the Air: Episode 33 – The Future of Carbon Capture with Dr. Ramesh Agarwal
In this episode of the Let’s Clear the Air Energy podcast, Dr. Ramesh Agarwal joins Adam Murray and Stuart Saulters for a discussion of carbon capture — how it works, why Google and AI developers are investing in it, and how to make it economical.
H.A.R.V.E.S.T. AgTech is giving four local start-ups a big boost
The global innovation incubator is supporting seven companies pursuing innovations that can help cut back on chemical inputs in agriculture.