Washington State University research found that discussing politics at work can support employee well-being when conversations occur in supportive environments. The study highlights how these interactions can reduce stress and burnout while improving workplace relationships.
Washington State University launched a bilingual video series to help beekeepers improve colony health. Developed by the Honey Bee and Pollinator Program, the series provides accessible training in bee biology, safety, and colony management, expanding support for pollinator health and sustainable agriculture.
Washington State University researchers developed a catalyst that precisely controls atoms to convert renewable ethanol into plastics and fuels more efficiently. The breakthrough improves scalability and supports more sustainable, low-carbon chemical production.
Washington State University researchers tested a small, low-cost edge computer that can support self-driving cars in rural areas. The system enables real-time decision-making without reliable internet, improving accessibility of autonomous vehicle technology.
A Washington State University study found that ChatGPT produces inaccurate and inconsistent answers when evaluating scientific hypotheses. The study highlights limitations in AI reasoning, with performance only slightly better than random guessing, raising concerns about reliability on complex tasks.
BLAINE, Wash. — Small, everyday gestures between neighbors such as sharing food or just checking in may carry outsized benefits for entire communities. Research from Washington State University shows routine interactions […]
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Pay inequity, NBA performance, and workplace cooperation are examined in a Washington State University study from the Carson College of Business, which found that salary disparities among top performers reduce teamwork and undermine collaboration in competitive professional environments.
Washington State University researchers developed a new biosensor technology designed to improve glucose monitoring by enhancing sensitivity and stability in detecting blood sugar levels. The innovation could lead to more accurate, reliable diabetes management tools and advance wearable health monitoring systems.
Washington State University anthropologists tested assumptions about sharing among hunter-gatherers using behavioral experiments with the Hadza in Tanzania. The findings challenge traditional views of equal resource distribution and offer new insights into how cooperation and inequality shape human social evolution.
PULLMAN, Wash. — A wearable biosensor developed by Washington State University researchers could improve wireless glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, making it more cost-effective, accurate, and less invasive than current […]
Washington State University researchers are partnering with K–12 teachers to integrate artificial intelligence into classroom instruction through targeted training and tools. The effort aims to build AI literacy, support lesson planning, and help educators, especially in rural schools, adopt emerging technologies effectively.
WSU agricultural automation research is creating robotic harvesting and orchard management systems to address chronic farm labor shortages. The innovations aim to increase efficiency, support growers, and strengthen the resilience and productivity of food systems.
Washington State University researchers in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences found that affection in romantic relationships does not need to be perfectly equal to strengthen bonds. Their research shows that feeling satisfied with the amount of affection given and received, rather than matching it exactly, plays a key role in reinforcing emotional connection and long-term relationship stability.
Washington State University hired an Indigenous-focused horticulturist to integrate traditional ecological knowledge into plant science research, supporting environmental restoration, sustainable food systems, and community resilience through collaborations with Tribal and conservation partners in Washington state.
Washington State University engineers developed a visualization tool for liquid hydrogen that enhances collaboration with Airbus, accelerating zero-emission aviation research by helping scientists observe and understand hydrogen fuel behavior in real time.
Washington State University students are working with the city of Moscow’s Disability Action Center Northwest to improve their offices. The work is an opportunity for students to get real-world experience while helping […]
Washington State University researchers are advancing AI-driven agricultural forecasting using drones, machine learning, and AgWeatherNet data to provide precise, farm-level insights that help growers improve crop management, water planning, and climate resilience, with key contributions from engineering and computer science expertise.
Washington State University research funding increased in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year, as faculty secured competitive grants supporting innovation in agriculture, health, sustainability, and economic development across Washington state and beyond.
Washington State University researchers are advancing smart-home and sensor technologies that turn everyday instruments into tools for health monitoring and wellness support, with the potential to help people live healthier, more independent lives and enhance quality of life across age groups.
