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After half a century of waiting, Washington State University's baseball team just punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament with a championship comeback that had fans in tears. The Cougars rallied from behind to claim their first conference title since 1976.
Scientists at Washington State University developed a breakthrough process that converts 83% of sewage sludge into renewable natural gas while cutting disposal costs in half. The innovation could save billions annually while dramatically reducing greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment.
Researchers at Washington State University and Google just slashed wildlife tracking analysis from months to mere days using artificial intelligence. The breakthrough means conservation decisions can happen faster than ever before. ##
Washington State University researchers turned sewage treatment from an expensive energy drain into a money-saving renewable fuel source. Their breakthrough process creates pipeline-quality natural gas while cutting waste disposal costs in half.
Washington State University scientists have cracked the code on turning sewage into premium fuel, doubling renewable gas production while slashing waste disposal costs by 50%. Their breakthrough could transform wastewater plants from energy drains into community power sources.
Scientists at Washington State University created solar-powered tags weighing less than a raindrop that finally solve the decade-long mystery of where Idaho's monarch butterflies migrate. The tiny transmitters turn every smartphone into a butterfly tracking station.
A tiny lionhead rabbit named Henry is back home after beating a life-threatening chest tumor with radiation therapy at Washington State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The 10-year-old bunny received groundbreaking treatment just in time to celebrate Easter with his devoted family.
Scientists just pinpointed a microscopic protein region that keeps hearts beating steadily, opening doors to future treatments for devastating heart conditions. The breakthrough could help millions born with or developing life-threatening heart rhythm problems.
A silver Lab named Clarice beat cancer using an experimental treatment that's now paving the way for new immunotherapy options for children. The trial combined surgery, radiation, and immune-boosting injections to save her leg and her life.
Scientists at Washington State University discovered why common arthritis drugs fail for 40% of patients and found a promising path to better treatments. The breakthrough reveals a "backdoor" inflammation pathway that could transform care for millions worldwide.
Researchers at Washington State University created an AI tool that predicts water availability from mountain snow, helping managers plan for everything from flood prevention to summer irrigation. The forecasting model outperforms current methods at 90% of mountain locations.