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Few Americans See Race as Key Factor in Environmental Inequality

Only 33% of U.S. households believe that Black people are more likely to experience environmental pollution and that this well-documented inequality is unfair, a Washington State University study has found.

Mental Landscapes: Introducing the Betta Fish

Genetic origins of their splendid colors and wavy shapes revealed

Service Workers’ Volatile Shifts Linked to High‑cost Debt

Time, more than money, appears to influence whether service sector employees end up turning to so-called predatory lenders.

Four‑year College Students Drink More, Use Marijuana Less Than Community College Peers

Students at four-year colleges and universities drink nearly twice as much alcohol as their peers in two-year colleges, according to a survey of college students in the Seattle area.

‘Explainable AI’ Can Efficiently Detect AR/VR Cybersickness

University of Missouri researchers are exploring how explainable artificial intelligence can help detect how people develop cybersickness in augmented and virtual reality.

Pandemic Did Not Weaken Student Trust in Higher Education Overall

Despite major COVID-19 disruptions, a survey study involving more than 8,300 students at 29 colleges and universities revealed that most maintained their trust in their institutions, at least in the early pandemic months.

Researchers unlock mechanism of inner-ear synapses to improve treatment for balance disorders

After 15 years of research, a research team has unraveled the mechanism of the synapses responsible for processing signals related to balance and head movements.

Researchers discover breakthrough method for stronger photon-electron interactions

Scientists from MIT and other institutions have developed a groundbreaking technique to significantly enhance interactions between photons and electrons, leading to a hundredfold increase in light emission.

UW Students Design Low-Cost IV Monitor For Newborn Care

Designed for use in low- and middle-income settings, the device is twice as accurate as similar commercial monitoring systems.

Inflammation Is Culprit Behind Long COVID, Study Suggests

Murine research indicates that the S1 protein is gatekeeper for how the SARS-CoV-2 virus crosses the blood-brain barrier.

Signaling Proteins Shown To Play Key Role In TB Biology

Findings suggest a largely overlooked cellular signaling system may play a more important role in bacteria than previously thought.

Viral Proteins Join Forces to Lower Plants’ Defense ‘Shields’

WSU research scientist Ying Zhai examines a tobacco plant inoculated with a geminivirus. The pathogen stunts growth and can eventually kill infected plants. Zhai and colleagues study how the geminiviruses evade plant defenses.

More Spice Could Help Seniors Avoid Salt

Add a little spicy seasoning to a low sodium meal, and adults over the age of 60 may have a harder time noticing a lack of salt

Study uncovers new enzyme map which could lead to better cancer treatments

A team of biologists say they are hopeful their research which mapped out more than 300 protein kinases and its targets could help pave the way for new cancer-curing drugs.

Occludin Protein Plays Key Role In Spread Of Coronavirus Throughout Body’s Cells

Finding by University of Missouri researchers gives insight into how the virus spreads throughout the human body, may help development of antiviral drugs.

MU Researcher Uses Gene-Editing Tool To Improve Productivity In Rice Crops

A recent study by a University of Missouri researcher used genetic engineering tools to better prepare Missouri’s agriculture industry to control crop disease outbreaks.

Teachers Who Struggle To Cope With Stress Report Far Lower Job Satisfaction, MU Study Finds

Findings can help identify coping mechanisms that alleviate teacher stress, which has implications for teacher shortages.

When SEC Is Challenged, CEOs Notice

MU research shows that success of regulatory enforcement impacts corporate managers’ communication during private meetings.

11 Ways To Improve Airlines For Customers

MU researcher uses artificial intelligence to show airline customers enjoy cabin staff and in-flight entertainment but find accommodations uncomfortable and the industry unreliable.