Trevor GrandPre is studying the physics of life
New MCSS fellow Trevor GrandPre uses physics to explore life on Earth and the possibility of life beyond it
Using black holes to test Einstein’s theory of gravity
Graduate student Shravan Menon identified a phenomenon that could catch an extreme case of general relativity in action.
Are the ‘oldest’ features of Venus actually young?
Paul Byrne proposes a bold new theory about a prominent terrain type on the Venusian surface, suggesting that our planetary neighbor is more geologically active than was once thought.
Seeing the smallest details: WashU’s new femtosecond laser
A new laser in WashU’s isotope cosmochemistry lab is expanding what researchers can see, measure, and understand about planetary materials.
How WashU researchers are using AI to transform discovery
WashU scientists in biology, chemistry, and physics are using new tools to study evolution, design materials, and model cellular behavior.
Exploring a Metallic World: 2025 Robert M. Walker Distinguished Lectures
“Cloud” computing: Isabella Caffarelli shares insights from her Department of Energy internship
McKinnon installed as Clark Way Harrison Distinguished Professor
‘Up and Atom!’: Accessible Astronomy: Diana Hannikainen shares her journey from research scientist to science communicator
Student Life
Slava Solomatov elected as an AGU fellow
WashU team wins nearly $4 million NSF grant to provide cameras for world’s largest high-energy gamma-ray observatory
Dwarf planet Makemake sports the most remote gas in the solar system
Science News
WashU tapped for key role in future Artemis moon missions
The Source
EEPS Welcomes Dougal Hansen
WashU tapped for key role in future Artemis Moon missions
NASA says Mars rover discovered potential biosignature last year
NASA Press Release
