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WashU researchers are exploring underwater caves to gain new insights into the early human migration to Sicily, the largest Mediterranean island.

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?”

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.

Heather Navarro, the director with the Midwest Climate Collaborative, talks about the importance of accessible electric vehicle chargers.

Exploration of Jupiter’s icy moon could reveal how common habitable environments are in the universe. Article features Paul Byrne from WashU.

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.

For the first time, NASA is journeying to this mysterious moon to determine if it might be able to host alien life.

If approach holds up, it could “result in health benefits to millions of malnourished children worldwide,” experts say.

Andrew Reeves, a professor at WashU in St. Louis who has studied how natural disasters affect U.S. politics, adds his thoughts.

The 500-milelong path of destruction cut by Hurricane Helene has scrambled the politics of three battleground states that could determine control of the White House and Senate. Steven Smith, a political science professor at WashU, chimes in.