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People across the US are reporting a mysterious fog with a ‘chemical smell’ that they believe is making them sick within minutes of exposure. 

Revelation is blow to hopes for habitability and future space missions

The genetic reason of their fur color has baffled scientists for decades.

Researchers are studying dark brown carbon deposition from wildfires which can accelerate the snow melting process of midlatitude glaciers. The new research could go a long way ensuring accurate climate models and measurements.

WashU Composter Christopher Stark has long been interested in forward-thinking compositions using the language and instrumentation of European classical music.

Clarice A. Diebold, a postdoctoral student at WashU, co-authors this new study about bats.

Multiple ancient cities have been discovered recently thanks to lidar and researchers like WashU archaeology professor Michael Frachetti.

Arpita Bose, an associate professor of biology, is exploring how purple bacteria could be engineered to produce biodegradable plastics without adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.

Instead of spewing planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere, many scientists, like WashU professor Joshua Yuan, and startups want to turn the greenhouse gas into valuable chemicals and fuels.

Robert Blankenship, professor emeritus of botany and chemistry at WashU, shares his thoughts on plant photosynthesis.