NASA Launches Europa Clipper to Explore an Ocean Moon’s Habitability
The mission will tackle one of biology’s core questions: Can life exist anywhere else in our solar system? Paul Byrne, a planetary scientist at WashU and author on papers on Europa, is featured.
When could the St. Louis region see driverless busses?
WashU and Saint. Louis University (SLU) both have conducted research into ways that autonomous vehicles could be implemented into an urban environment. WashU has built a 1/8th scale “mini-city” that includes a driverless car.
Downtown. Town Center. A village. St. Louis suburbs are building walkable projects
Patty Heyda, professor of architecture at WashU, is featured.
Underwater caves reveal Sicily’s ancient secrets of human migration
WashU researchers are exploring underwater caves to gain new insights into the early human migration to Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island.
Does climate change impact fall foliage?
Suzanne Renner, a professor of biology at WashU, answers the question “Does a changing climate impact the timing of when the leaves change colors and how vibrant fall foliage can become?”
Why a bird flu case in Missouri is worrying experts
It’s more evidence that H5N1 is evolving to infect humans. Steven J. Lawrence, an infectious-disease professor at WashU School of Medicine, shares his insights.
Federal grants bring 32 electric vehicle chargers to Delmar Loop
Heather Navarro, the director with the Midwest Climate Collaborative, talks about the importance of accessible electric vehicle chargers.
Nasa mission to probe possibility of life on Europa
Exploration of Jupiter’s icy moon could reveal how common habitable environments are in the universe. Article features Paul Byrne from WashU.
Why fears of human-to-human bird flu spread in Missouri are overblown
Hospital workers reported respiratory symptoms after encountering a Missouri patient with H5N1 who had not been exposed to farm animals. Officials say bird flu transmission is unlikely.
Europa is an icy ocean world—and NASA is finally going to explore it
For the first time, NASA is journeying to this mysterious moon to determine if it might be able to host alien life.