Outgoing behavior makes for happier humans
Across cultures, extroverts have more fun Happy is as happy does, apparently—for human beings all over the world. Not only does acting extroverted lead to … Read more
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Research: Arid areas absorb unexpected amounts of carbon
Researchers led by a Washington State University biologist have found that arid areas, among the biggest ecosystems on the planet, take up an unexpectedly large … Read more
Consumers should ‘sweat the small stuff’ to get healthier
International researchers say even one small act, such as failing to recycle a water bottle, can decrease commitment to an overall goal of well-being, such … Read more
Solving a physics mystery: Those ‘solitons’ are really vortex rings
The same physics that gives tornadoes their ferocious stability lies at the heart of new University of Washington research, and could lead to a better … Read more
3D printed implants may soon fix complex injuries
In an age where 3-D printers are becoming a more and more common tool to make custom designed objects, some researchers are using the technology to … Read more
Probing confluence of human, animal, environmental health in Africa
Several UW researchers are working on disease prediction and control by looking at the interrelationships of people, other living creatures and their habitats. “Human-animal medicine … Read more
Accidental discovery dramatically improves conductivity
Quite by accident, Washington State University researchers have achieved a 400-fold increase in the electrical conductivity of a crystal simply by exposing it to light. … Read more
Researchers acquit guava of spreading deadly fungus
No more pitting guava against eucalyptus when it comes to explaining how a poorly understood fungal disease spreads. That is the conclusion reported by an … Read more
Researchers hit virtual heads to make softball safer
Two nearly identical softballs, both approved for league play, can have dramatically different effects when smacked into a player’s head. Those are the findings from … Read more
Humans and robots team up for high-tech fruit harvest
With a bumper crop of apples expected this season, many Washington tree fruit growers dream of a day when automated technology helps bring in the … Read more
Trust in leaders, sense of belonging stir people to safeguard common goods
Every day, people donate to charities, volunteer to clean up city parks, or scale back their driving to curb air pollution. But some take these … Read more
