New complexity emerges in Earth’s ‘boring’ middle region
Planetary CT scans and lab experiments reveal layering and intricate flows in the mantle.
Stratospheric Aerosol Injection is Explored at WashU with $1.5 Million Grant to Fight Global Warming
Wildfires spark new research in the Aerosol Interdisciplinary Research Group’s lab, AIR Lab, at Washington University in St. Louis.
Will we change to daylight saving time this year or will this be the last time? What to know
President Trump has said daylight saving time is ‘inconvenient’ and ‘costly’
Negative Health Outcomes From Wildfire Smoke Plumes are Investigated at WashU After New Discovery
To conduct a comprehensive analysis of what makes up wildfire smoke plumes, Rajan Chakrabarty’s team spent 45 days in wildfire locations in the western United States where they sampled gaseous smoke and aerosol species and analyzed their chemical and optical properties.
‘Snow mold’ to wreak havoc on St. Louis allergies, expert warns
Rising temperatures and heaps of remaining snow and ice create the perfect growing conditions for a pesky allergen.
BJC, Washington U. each donate $5 million to Brickline Greenway project
BJC Health System and Washington University have each donated $5 million to the Brickline Greenway project, the 10-mile biking and walking trail system that officials hope to extend across the city over the next few years.
This Italian Evening Ritual Has Major Health Benefits. Here’s Why You Should Try It.
The “passeggiata” is a simple tradition with a multitude of benefits for your well-being.
Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss
Charon is large in size relative to Pluto, and is locked in a tight orbit with the dwarf planet. A new simulation suggests how it ended up there.
Mysterious ‘chemical smelling’ fog is making people across the US sick
People across the US are reporting a mysterious fog with a ‘chemical smell’ that they believe is making them sick within minutes of exposure.
Surprisingly thick ice on Jupiter’s moon Europa complicates hunt for life
Revelation is blow to hopes for habitability and future space missions