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Too Much Water Can Make Whiskies Taste the Same

While adding a little water is popularly thought to “open up” the flavor of whisky, a Washington State University-led study indicates there’s a point at which it becomes too much: about 20%.

High Winds Can Worsen Pathogen Spread at Outdoor Chicken Farms

Farmers who keep their chickens outdoors may want to watch the weather.

Consumers Care More About Taste Than Gene Editing for Table Grapes

Despite some hesitation about gene-edited foods, taste trumps everything, according to a Washington State University-led survey of U.S. consumers.

Washington State Quinoa Can Make a Better Cookie

The “super grain” quinoa has the potential to make a super cookie, according to research by Washington State University.

Gender Gap Found in Research Grant Award Amounts, Re‑applications

Women researchers received substantially less funding in grant awards than men — an average of about $342,000 compared to men’s $659,000, according to a large meta-analysis of studies on the topic.

Gossip Influences Who Gets Ahead in Different Cultures

Gossip influences if people receive advantages whether they work in an office in the U.S. or in India — or even in a remote village in Africa, a Washington State University study found.

Alcohol Harm Reduction Can Also Reduce Other Substance Use

Quitting alcohol or drugs was not a top priority for people experiencing homelessness in a harm reduction treatment study, yet participants still reduced their use of both.

Cannabis Exposures in Suspected Suicide Attempts Are on the Rise

Suspected suicidal cannabis exposures have increased 17% annually, over a period of 12 years, according to a Washington State University-led analysis of U.S. poison center data.

New Genetic Target for Male Contraception Identified

Discovery of a gene in multiple mammalian species could pave the way for a highly effective, reversible and non-hormonal male contraceptive for humans and animals.

New 3D‑Printing Method Builds Structures with Two Metals

Taking a cue from the structural complexity of trees and bones, Washington State University engineers have created a way to 3D‑print two types of steel in the same circular layer using two welding machines.

Plants Can Distinguish When Touch Starts and Stops

Even without nerves, plants can sense when something touches them and when it lets go, a Washington State University-led study has found.

Low-Impact Human Recreation Changes Wildlife Behavior

Even without hunting rifles, humans appear to have a strong negative influence on the movement of wildlife. A study of Glacier National Park hiking trails during and after a COVID-19 closure adds evidence to the theory that humans can create a “landscape of fear” like other apex predators, changing how species use an area simply with their presence.

Screen-Printing Method Can Make Wearable Electronics Less Expensive

The glittering, serpentine structures that power wearable electronics can be created with the same technology used to print rock concert t-shirts, new research shows.