Life
Parasitic Brain Worm Linked to Declining Moose Populations in North America
The majestic moose, a symbol of resilience and strength, faces a silent killer: a parasitic worm that infiltrates its brain.
May 15, 2024
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Health
Deadly Bacteria Drawn to Human Blood
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from Washington State University have found that some of the world's deadliest bacteria are attracted to human blood serum, which contains nutrients the bacteria can use as food.
Apr 16, 2024
Life
Study Suggests Promising Future for Canada Lynx in the U.S., Expanding Beyond Current Range
Researchers from Washington State University and Trent University in Canada have recently published a study in the journal Biological Conservation that sheds new light on the potential future of Canada lynx in the United States.
Apr 1, 2024
Brain & Behavior
Teachers’ growth mindset appears more important than warmth
Students tend to like friendly teachers, but they like those who believe they can improve even more, new research indicates.
Feb 21, 2024
Technology
Mini-robots modeled on insects may be smallest, lightest, fastest ever developed
Two insect-like robots, a mini-bug and a water strider, developed at Washington State University, are the smallest, lightest and fastest fully functional micro-robots ever known to be created.
Jan 18, 2024
Brain & Behavior
Job ads with wide pay ranges can deter applicants
As more states require employers to list compensation on job ads, a trending strategy to use very wide pay ranges could potentially harm recruitment, according to a Washington State University study.
Jan 3, 2024
Earth & Environment
Pacific Northwest snowpack endangered by increasing spring heatwaves
Even in the precipitation-heavy Pacific Northwest, more frequent heatwaves are threatening a key source of water supply.
Dec 13, 2023
Health
Machine can quickly produce white blood cells for cancer treatment
A new tool to rapidly grow cancer-killing white blood cells could advance the availability of immunotherapy, a promising therapy which harnesses the power of the body’s immune response to target cancer cells.
Oct 26, 2023
Earth & Environment
Urban light pollution linked to smaller eyes in birds
The bright lights of big cities could be causing an evolutionary adaptation for smaller eyes in some birds, a new study indicates.
Sep 20, 2023
Brain & Behavior
Lesser-known brain cells may be key to staying awake without cost to cognition, health
New animal research suggests that little-studied brain cells known as astrocytes are major players in controlling sleep need and may someday help humans go…
Aug 17, 2023
Health
Font size can 'nudge' customers toward healthier food choices
Restaurants can persuade patrons to choose healthier foods by adjusting the font size of numbers attached to nutritional information on menus, according to a study headed by a Washington State University researcher.
Aug 10, 2023
Brain & Behavior
Sports media use linked to belief in rape myths
Young men in a recent study who were regular consumers of sports media were more likely to accept rape myths, a set of false and prejudiced beliefs that can serve to excuse or downplay sexual assault.
Aug 7, 2023
Life
Bees likely evolved from ancient supercontinent, earlier than suspected
The origin of bees is tens of millions of years older than most previous estimates, a new study shows.
Jul 31, 2023
Health
Viral TikTok health videos tend to cover three topics, rely on influencers
Sexual health, diet and exercise are the three topics that steal the show when it comes to popular health-related videos on TikTok.
Jul 26, 2023