Realistic 3-D simulation helps forest managers anticipate disturbances Drought, heat, and other irregular conditions spawned by climate change take a toll on tree ecosystems. How, exactly, will those stressors affect […]
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 […]
Exploring evolutionary genetics to stop disease Ornery marsupials about the size of a small dog, Tasmanian devils reign as the dominant carnivore on their native island of Tasmania, 150 miles […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Researchers seek ways to trap toxins and improve water quality Paved surfaces cover tens of thousands of square miles in the United States. Almost all are impervious, collecting pesticides, fertilizers, […]