Washington State University researchers from the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture confirmed that the “torpedo bat” performs as well as traditional baseball bats, providing new insight into bat design, player performance, and sports engineering.
Washington State University Libraries introduced a new light sheet technology that allows researchers to examine watermarks and internal structures in early printed books. The tool enhances the study of literary history, helping scholars more accurately date texts and trace their origins.
Two Washington State University professors from the WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences and WSU College of Veterinary Medicine were named 2025 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The honor recognizes research advancing plant science, pharmacogenetics, and real-world applications in agriculture and health.
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 from the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences discovered a new mining bee species, Andrena cenizophila, uniquely dependent on Texas purple sage, advancing understanding of pollinator biodiversity and plant specialization.
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 from the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences mapped tissue-specific gene regulation in sheep, providing new insights into genome function that can improve livestock health, productivity, and selective breeding strategies.
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.
Washington State University researchers from the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences mapped tissue-specific gene regulation in sheep, providing new insights into genome function that can improve livestock health, productivity, and selective breeding strategies.
Washington State University researchers revealed how proteins organize inside plant leaf cells to shape the photosynthetic membrane, a structure essential for converting sunlight into bioenergy. The findings could help scientists fine-tune crops for improved yields, stress response, and performance in different environments.
Washington State University researchers identified a key region of a muscle protein that regulates the length of filaments essential for healthy heart function. The discovery provides new insight into how heartbeats are controlled and could inform future treatments for cardiomyopathy and other heart conditions.
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 […]
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.
