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Cannabis ads may shape viewers’ expectations about cannabis and sex
A new WSU study suggests ads linking cannabis with sex and intimacy may influence young adults’ intentions to use the drug before sex, with potential implications for sexual decision making and consent.
Sept. 30: Power Breakfast to focus on how AI is transforming business and higher education
The annual Power Breakfast networking event hosted by the WSU Carson College of Business will feature Debbie Compeau, Phyllis J. Campell Endowed Dean of the Carson College.
Researchers develop electronic skin for prosthetics to sense temperature and pressure
Work by team of WSU scientists ‘lays a crucial foundation for a full bionic skin’ that replicates the sense of touch.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU opens three new exhibitions exploring nature
Opening Aug. 25, the exhibitions examine the ways artists engage with landscapes, ecosystems, memory, and place — revealing nature not simply as scenery, but as a living force that shapes identity, culture, and imagination.
Robinhood users target simplicity in choosing stocks
Millions of young investors using popular app to invest tend to favor easy-to-analyze firms when buying stocks.
Biocultural families: Study centers Indigenous priorities in connections to environment
Study reflects the concept of “two-eyed seeing,” which combines Indigenous and Westerns ways of approaching the natural world.
WSU’s Good Samaritan Fund eases veterinary costs for Spokane family after fire
A Spokane family whose barn, chicken house, and pasture were destroyed in the Old Trails Fire no longer has to shoulder the cost of lifesaving surgery for their miniature horse, Dudley.
WSU Extension hosts wildfire relief drive for horses and pets
WSU Extension and Spokane County 4-H are hosting a horse tack and equipment giveaway from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, and collecting pet food and cleaning supplies for SpokAnimal through Aug. 11.
Model could help communities set effective subsidies for wildfire mitigation
WSU researchers developed formulas to evaluate the effectiveness of subsidies in persuading homeowners to prepare for wildfires.
WSU experts available to discuss wildfires
As wildfires affect communities across the Pacific Northwest, WSU researchers and Extension specialists are available to discuss wildfire risks, preparedness, and recovery.
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