A novel surgical implant developed by Washington State University researchers was able to kill 87% of the bacteria that cause staph infections in laboratory tests, while remaining strong and compatible with surrounding tissue like current implants.
Data is the basis of actions and decisions – what gets funded and which issues get attention. That’s why Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Micronesian and Pacific Islander groups, and a growing number of data scientists, are concerned about the practice of collecting their many identities under one demographic category, often shorthanded as AAPI.
Jana Doppa has been recognized for his significant accomplishments in the field of artificial intelligence by being elected as a senior member of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI).
Measuring urban air quality is one step towards healthier, more sustainable cities By 2050, 66 percent of the world’s population is projected to live in urban areas. Growing cities strain […]
Revealing secrets of material behavior at extreme conditions While exposing a sample of silicon to extreme dynamic compression–due to the impact of a nearly 12,000 mph plastic projectile–WSU scientists documented […]
Scientist develop the first material with multiple responsive behaviors Imagine airplanes and roads that self-heal after exterior damage. Imagine wearing clothes that monitor your health needs. Innovations like these require […]
Automating electricity transfer across the state based on need To harness renewable resources and mitigate power outages, America needs to evolve the “Smart Grid,” the computer-automated network that distributes electricity […]
Two new patented inventions by Hakan Gurocak can help advance the digital experience. One difference between hands-on experiences and digital experiences is the sense of touch. When you shop at […]
Homes outfitted with artificial intelligence keep a watchful eye on residents By the year 2020, more than 70 million Americans will be at least 60 years old. Almost all of […]
Mathematician creates a hack-proof online security system In April, 2015, an IBM researcher leading the company’s effort to build a quantum computer wrote, “We’re entering what will come to be […]
Cross-laminated timber could invigorate the regional economy Buildings stand among the nation’s leading producers of greenhouse gases. To blame is the energy used to operate them and the carbon-heavy materials […]
Many roles emerge for unmanned aerial vehicles in agriculture As the global population rises, farmers will be expected to produce more food with less water, fewer fertilizers and pesticides, and […]
Research helps public agencies plan and prioritize road maintenance projects The nation’s social and economic lifeblood rumbles along on 2.6 million miles of paved roads.1 Yet the economic importance of […]
Smart grid lab seeks ways to thwart blackouts, save energy, and deliver on customer preferences Washington State University researchers are building the most comprehensive “smart city” laboratory in the U.S. […]
