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WSU study explores environmental cost, perceptions of influencer PR gifts
Researchers find that consumers express little awareness of the excessive packaging often involved with “PR unboxings” on social media.
Bald eagle chicks get a second chance
As the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, two bald eagle chicks have found themselves at the center of an extraordinary WSU-led rescue mission.
Study: Food security varies widely across U.S. ethnic groups
Disparities across different communities demonstrate that addressing the lack of consistent access to a healthy diet requires attention to nuance.
Cannabis branding may appeal to youth despite regulations, study finds
More than 80% of surveyed teens and young adults said some legally sold cannabis gummy and candy products would appeal to people under 21, according to new WSU research.
Higher tax burden, less corruption: WSU researchers examine civic engagement
Study finds associations between higher taxes and reductions in public corruption cases, as well as increased voter turnout.
Fathers may influence their children’s health before they’re even conceived
A new WSU study demonstrates how a father’s diet, metabolism, and environmental exposures can influence the health of his future children.
WSU Board of Regents host retreat in Seattle June 11–12
Board members will gather in downtown Seattle June 11–12 for the governing body’s annual retreat.
WSU model could help track deadly viruses to their source
A new predictive model could help scientists more efficiently identify the reservoirs of emerging zoonotic viruses and dangerous pathogens like Ebola.
Can plastic farm mulch be effectively recycled? Cleanliness is key
A WSU study found that plastic mulch used on farms can be successfully recycled into durable new products, but only if soil and moisture contaminants are thoroughly removed first.
WSU researchers transfer nitrogen-harvesting genes into new strains of bacteria
WSU researchers have developed a genetic technique that transfers nitrogen-harvesting abilities into new strains of bacteria, a breakthrough that could someday help major crops like wheat and corn rely less on fertilizer.
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