Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital installed a gifted 3D printer that advances veterinary care by enabling creation of custom anatomical models to improve planning and outcomes for complex orthopedic surgeries.
Viral diseases cause multi-billion-dollar damages to global food crops annually. Scientists at Washington State University are training the next generation of virologists to fight these diseases with a simple but […]
Washington State University viticulture professor and Extension specialist Michelle Moyer received the Walter Clore Award for her leadership, applied research, and long-term service supporting Washington’s grape and wine industry through Extension education and industry collaboration.
Washington State University researchers are studying the aromas of six Christmas tree species to understand consumer preferences and inform future fir breeding. Using sensory panels and terpene analysis, the research supports trees that retain aroma, resist disease, and meet grower and consumer needs.
The Office of Research has appointed two experienced research leaders to key roles: Chad Kruger as Associate Vice President for Research Advancement and Strategy, and Donna M. Gerardi as Director of Research Engagement and External Partnerships.
PULLMAN, Wash. — It isn’t just people — when given the chance rats may also use cannabis to cope with stress, according to a study by researchers at Washington State […]
Washington State University researchers have discovered how a neural circuit — or a connection between two brain regions — drives relapse after opioid use, a finding that could lead to […]
Washington State University has been ranked among the top 20 global universities for entrepreneurship research productivity in the 2025 TCU Global University Entrepreneurship Research Productivity Rankings based on faculty publications between 2020 – 2024.
WSU researchers earn spots on the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list, recognizing four Washington State University scientists whose work ranks among the most influential globally. An annual honor highlighting scholars with widespread impact in their fields.
WSU researchers, in collaboration with Avista Utilities, tested a local electricity trading system using solar and battery assets in Spokane’s Catalyst Building. The proof-of-concept demonstrated potential energy cost savings and improved grid efficiency through coordinated resource sharing.
WSU and Cornell researchers have developed a bioreactor-based method to grow tri-layered artificial cartilage using bone-marrow stem cells. The approach uses controlled shear forces and real-time fluorescent feedback to improve tissue development and advance regenerative medicine.
Anjali Sharma, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has received two National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants totaling more than $5.2 million to develop new treatments for traumatic brain injury and corneal […]
PULLMAN, Wash. — A Washington State University-led study in Guatemala found the sources of drinking water people believe to be safe and clean often contain potentially dangerous bacteria. Focusing on […]
Washington State University researchers Tingting Li and Peng He received a Microsoft AI Economic Institute grant to develop a Rural AI for Societal Equity (RAISE) roadmap, helping K–12 rural schools responsibly integrate AI and reduce educational inequality.
Washington State University researchers received a $400,000 NSF grant to develop and test an AI-powered virtual teaching assistant for upper-level thermal fluids engineering courses, improving tutoring, feedback, and student engagement with complex concepts.
WSU researchers found that bees thrive in small, overlooked green spaces across the Puget Sound region. The study identifies unexpected habitat hotspots that support pollinator diversity and highlights opportunities for conservation within urban and suburban landscapes.
By Hanna Abdallah A bacterium that lives on grape plants can break down guaiacol, an unpleasant-tasting substance that ruins wines made from grapes exposed to wildfire smoke, according to new […]
Washington State University researchers are exploring how canola and other oilseed crops can remodel seed oil composition using a genetic mechanism first discovered in Physaria fendleri. Supported by a USDA grant, this research aims to improve oil quality and production efficiency for food, fuel, and industrial uses.
In the years to come, the world will need more clean energy and more food. Unfortunately, those needs are sometimes in conflict. One example: the creation of large solar farms […]
Youth experiencing homelessness are more likely to get medical care if it means their pets will receive veterinary care too, according to a study conducted by Washington State University and […]
