Go with the flow: do you need to filter US tap water?
Experts share best practices for considering water filters – whether you’re drinking municipally treated water or relying on a well
Evidence of earliest silkworm farming outside China found, upending Silk Road timeline
4,000-year-old cocoons found in Uzbekistan likely made their way to the region 2,000 years before the Silk Road even existed
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.