New study: Stretching spider silk makes it stronger
New study finds the amount of stretching determines the fibers’ properties.
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
WashU engineers make microwave-sized bird flu detector amid outbreak
Engineers at Washington University have built a sensor that can detect the presence of bird flu particles within minutes.
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.
Why do cats make a weird face after smelling something?
“Stink face” seems silly to us, but for cats it’s a serious way to gather social information through smell.
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.
Can Electro-Agriculture Revolutionize the Way We Grow Food?
A new technology is pushing the boundaries of farming by using electricity to grow crops without photosynthesis
Generation X and Millennials Face a Steep Rise in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Cases
Younger individuals are developing colorectal cancer earlier in life compared to older generations, and scientists don’t know why.
Why do cats have ‘toe beans’?
The round little pads on cats’ paws are more than just cute — they’re a feat of evolution that serve many important functions.