washington state university
Computerized tool takes a bite out of traditional apple testing
When it comes to apples, consumers like a crisp bite. Apple breeders know that crispness is one of the most important “sensory attributes” in apples. Because new apple varieties must be tested for these attribute before being introduce…
It’s time to take a unified approach toward measuring sustainability
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Ask any political leader if they are in favor of sustainability, and the pat answer is typically a resounding, “Yes.”
Evaluating its effectiveness, however, is a much trickier endeavor. Thomas Dietz, a sociology and enviro…
Does it hurt?
It is well known that pain is a highly subjective experience. We each have a pain threshold, but this can vary depending on distractions and mood. A paper in the International Journal of Behavioural and Healthcare Research offers a cautionary note o…
Exposure to low doses of BPA alters gene expression in the fetal mouse ovary
A study posted today (Wednesday, August 25) at the online site of the journal Biology of Reproduction reports that exposure of pregnant female mice to the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A may produce adverse reproductive consequences on gen…
‘Media detective’ tool empowers children to skirt alcohol and tobacco marketing messages
PULLMAN, Wash. — Playing “media detective” allows children to understand the intentions of marketers and the goals of advertising while empowering them to resist messages that encourage alcohol or tobacco use.
A study published in the curr…