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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.
AI gets a D: Study shows inaccuracies, inconsistency in ChatGPT answers
A WSU study found ChatGPT frequently gave inconsistent answers when evaluating scientific hypotheses, highlighting limits in current AI reasoning.
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.
New study sheds light on protein landscape crucial for plant life
Researchers take a novel approach to visualizing the cells of plant leaves, which could help fine‑tune crop traits in the future.
Cannabis intoxication disrupts many types of memory
A new WSU study finds that cannabis intoxication can interfere with several types of memory and may even cause people to remember things that never happened.
Researchers develop beating, 3D‑printed heart model for surgical practice
The model offers the prospect of improved training procedures for heart surgeries that doesn’t involve animals or cadavers.
WSU Board of Regents meeting in Vancouver March 5–6
All of the committee meetings, as well as Friday’s Board of Regents meeting, will be livestreamed and available to watch on YouTube.
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