Science & Technology

WSU researchers will lead a $3.7 million Department of Defense grant to develop a unique microneedle system to treat common eye diseases.

Snohomish County leaders announced their proposal to set up a research and development site focused on sustainable aviation fuels at Paine Field Airport at a press conference Tuesday morning.

The WSU scientists hope their research will help managers better assess where, when, and how they should allocate resources when there is a beetle outbreak in a forest.

Jonathan Male was named assistant vice chancellor for research and director of the systemwide Office for National Laboratory Partnerships.

Glacier National Park is home to around 50 Canada lynx, more than expected, surprising scientists who recently conducted the first parkwide occupancy survey for the North American cat.

Twelve small robots equipped with innovative defenses went head-to-head during the inaugural Crimson Bot Brawl, a display of creativity, teamwork and passion for action-packed robotic combat.

A liquid nitrogen spray developed by WSU researchers can remove simulated moon dust from a space suit, potentially solving a challenge for future moon-landing astronauts.

A WSU-developed air filter made out of corn protein instead of petroleum products can concurrently capture small particulates as well as toxic chemicals like formaldehyde that current air filters can’t.

A $500,000 grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will help WSU scientists study various aspects of safely storing and disposing of next generation nuclear fuels.

Kangaroo feces might help provide an unlikely solution to the environmental problem of cow-produced methane, a WSU study indicates.