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Jon Haarlow to lead Washington State Athletics
Haarlow, who has served as interim athletic director since Nov. 12, 2025, will be introduced at a press conference in the Alger Family Club Room at Gesa Field, Monday, April 20, at 11 a.m.
Turmeric/ginger extract shows benefits for bone implants
Drawing on ancient medicinal practices, researchers show the extract improved bone bonding as well as killing bacteria and cancer cells.
Science confirms torpedo bat works as well as regular bat
Lab tests show the much-hyped torpedo bat offers no real power advantage over traditional designs, with only a slight shift in the sweet spot that may suit certain hitters.
Talking politics at work may support employee well‑being
A new WSU study challenges the conventional wisdom about avoiding talking politics with colleagues at work, showing that it can sometimes benefit employee well‑being.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU announces four spring exhibitions
Running March 31–June 27, the exhibitions invite visitors to observe shifting light and engaging works that unfold through sensory awareness.
Ancient brines helped build Idaho’s Silver Valley and the Idaho Cobalt Belt
WSU-led research shows that super-salty brines helped concentrate the metals that formed Idaho’s rich silver and cobalt deposits more than a billion years ago.
Carefully controlled atoms make renewables more viable for plastics and fuels production
A catalyst developed by WSU researchers converts renewable ethanol into molecules that could replace petrochemicals in the production of everyday products.
Scientists discover bee species that depends on Texas shrub
WSU entomologist Silas Bossert worked with colleagues in Texas and Kansas to identify and describe a new species of mining bee.
Small ‘edge’ computer could help self-driving cars operate in rural areas
A compact, affordable computer performed well as a decision‑maker in rural driving simulations compared with larger systems.
New study offers insight into gene regulation of sheep
WSU researchers created a detailed map of the genetic “light switches” regulating traits in sheep, offering potential help for breeders.
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