2016

WSU-led coalition partners with Alaska Airlines for the world’s first commercial flight using fuel made from forest residuals. In November 2016 a commercial airplane powered by jet fuel made from […]

Pharmacy research paves way for genetic tests Physicians may soon have another diagnostic tool to help treat cancer patients, thanks to a new partnership between WSU and a genetic testing company […]

Water bodies produce more methane than landfills Reservoirs dot the Pacific Northwest, providing water for irrigation, fish conservation, hydropower and recreation. Yet these freshwater bodies also contribute to climate change […]

Inquiry to see if reforms address cost and access disparities faced by people with disabilities Professor of Health Policy and Administration Jae Kennedy is heading up a new initiative to […]

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 […]

WSU faculty from Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver gathered on the Pullman campus on February 5, 2016 to explore ideas and initiatives surrounding STEM education. The goal was to begin […]

WSU seeks better ways to handle tense encounters The call came into 9-1-1 from a Spokane YMCA last October: A middle-aged man was threatening to break the kneecaps of an […]

Sleep’s final stage key to development A recent study of the role of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in the development of young brains suggests that it makes experiences “stick” […]

WSU researchers inform irrigation strategies Washington is a leading producer of Riesling and Chardonnay wine grapes. In fact, these two grapes account for 75 percent of the white wine grape […]

WSU Vancouver’s Probst looking at mix of stressors, employment, resources Does where you live affect your ability to cope with financial and employment stress? That question is on the minds […]