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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

Courtesy of WSU Tri-Cities

New spray to prevent frost damage for days

SHANEL HAYNES, Evergreen reporter October 3, 2019

Professors at the WSU Tri-Cities campus are developing a biorenewable spray that prevents frost damage on crops for about 72 hours. Qin Zhang, professor and director of the WSU Center for Precision...

Several food samples sit in an incubator used for testing at one of the laboratories in Hulbert Hall.

Researchers increase shelf life of macaroni and cheese

LOREN NEGRON, Evergreen editor-in-chief September 30, 2019

WSU researchers increased the shelf life of macaroni and cheese to three years by using sterilization and coating technologies. Shyam Sablani, Biological Systems Engineering associate professor and...

Heiko Jansen, integrative neuroscience and physiology professor, discusses his knowledge and research on bear hibernation on Monday in the Veterinary and Biomedical Research Building.

Grizzly bear genes change expression in hibernation

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter September 26, 2019

WSU researchers have found that grizzly bear’s genes change more than genes in other animals during hibernation. These findings may lead to better treatments for diabetes and muscle atrophy in humans. Heiko...

Faith Price, director of Native American Student Services, says the research is important to her because Native Americans are often overlooked.

Researchers study Alzheimer’s, dementia among Native Americans

JAKOB THORINGTON, Former Evergreen reporter September 18, 2019

A group from WSU Health Sciences are working to find out risks and protective measures for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia among Native American populations, who have largely been underrepresented in...

Erika Fleck, Director of Education and Information Technology at WSU Spokane, talks about virtual reality and the effects this technology has with medical students on Tuesday evening at the 2019 Health Innovation Summit at the SEL Event Center.

Local hospital hopes to install residency program

BENJAMIN WHITE, Evergreen reporter September 18, 2019

Pullman Regional Hospital is pursuing a residency program to help train postgraduate medical students. The hospital held its 2019 Health Innovation Summit at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to inform community members...

Chris Barry, professor in the Department of Psychology, discusses his new study that looks at the difference between posed photos and selfies on Instagram on Friday afternoon in Johnson Tower. This study shows that people who post a lot of selfies are viewed as less likable, having lower self-esteem and being less adventurous than people who post posed pictures taken by others.

People posting more selfies on Instagram may be viewed as less likable, adventurous

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter August 28, 2019

People who post more selfies than posed photos on Instagram are likely to be perceived negatively by others, according to a study done by WSU researchers. Students participated in a survey where they...

The new elk research facility will be used to try and find the root causes of a “debilitating” elk hoof disease that in some cases leads to death. The building was funded in part by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

Grant given to elk hoof disease researchers

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter August 27, 2019

WSU received a $100,000 grant for the construction of a captive research facility that will house elk on campus. Researchers will use the building to study elk hoof disease, a “debilitating” disease...

Pete Jacoby, a professor in the department of crop and soil sciences, invented a new irrigation system that delivers water directly to roots, which could save 35 percent of water used.

Irrigation system to use less water

GEORGE ERALIL, Evergreen reporter August 20, 2019

The WSU crop and soil sciences department developed a new irrigation system that has shown to use less water than traditional irrigation systems, while still maintaining yield. Pete Jacoby, a professor...

Professor Erica Crespi explains how Northern Leopard frogs are facing habitat destruction in the northwest United States Friday afternoon in Heald Hall. Crespi says a number of factors can lead to declining populations, including disease, dams and housing developments.

Researchers rear threatened species of frog

CHERYL AARNIO, Evergreen reporter August 19, 2019

In an effort to reintroduce the Northern Leopard frog in Washington state, WSU researchers have been raising frogs to release them into the wild. Tadpoles were reared at WSU in artificial ponds that...

This graphic shows how curcumin, the main ingredient in the popular spice turmeric, can inhibit the growth of cancer cells in bones.

Researchers develop drug delivery system to reduce cancer cell growth

GEORGE ERALIL, Evergreen reporter July 11, 2019

A new study conducted by WSU researchers in Pullman found that a common spice could help reduce cancer cell growth. Susmita Bose, Herman and Brita Lindholm Endowed Chair Professor and lead researcher,...

Hanwu Lei and a team of scientists discovered a way to convert carbon molecules in plastic items into fuel.

WSU researchers find way to use plastic as fuel

GABRIEL BRAVO, Evergreen reporter July 4, 2019

WSU researchers in Tri-Cities have found a way to turn plastic waste into jet fuel. This new process could theoretically use 100 percent of plastic waste material to fuel power jets and semi-trucks. Plastics...

Medicinal cannabis research expected to begin this summer

Medicinal cannabis research expected to begin this summer

GABRIEL BRAVO, Evergreen reporter May 30, 2019

WSU and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians have joined efforts to track the effects of medicinal cannabis use with patients. Michael Thompson, communications director for the tribe, said the lack of medicinal...

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