Research

The Department of Energy grant will support a team of researchers in designing and building carbon-negative homes to combat climate change in the growing residential construction sector.

In the wake of a pandemic with ties to the wildlife trade, a research team from five universities received a $2.75 million grant to study how several factors influence pathogen spread through animal trade networks.

Adopt-A-Drain program launched by Puget Sound communities and Washington Stormwater Center celebrates first anniversary Oct. 1

A modelling study found that changing weather could increase suitable habitat for the brown marmorated stink bug in the United States by 70%.

A WSU-led research team found spike proteins from the bat virus, Khosta-2, can infect human cells and is resistant to both the monoclonal antibodies and serum from individuals vaccinated for SARS-CoV-2.

Feeding honey to hibernating bears helped researchers find the potential genetic keys to the bears’ insulin control, an advance that could lead to a treatment for human diabetes.

Despite major COVID‑19 disruptions, a survey involving more than 8,300 students at 29 colleges and universities revealed that most maintained their trust in their institutions, at least in the early pandemic months.

Over time the water collected behind dams will release greater amounts of methane, a greenhouse gas with even worse effects than carbon dioxide, according to a recent study.

Newly discovered genetic commonalities and differences among prevalent types of canine soft tissue sarcomas, a potentially deadly tumor, could pave the way for better diagnosis and treatments.

Many travelers say they would prefer to stay at eco‑friendly hotels, but lodging facilities don’t benefit financially from acquiring certification for green business practices, new research shows.