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Rapid melatonin test can help astronauts and others easily monitor their biological rhythm
Research funded in part by NASA finds a simple test with a paper strip and smartphone reader could help track sleep, performance in round-the-clock occupations.
Turmeric/ginger extract shows benefits for bone implants
Drawing on ancient medicinal practices, researchers show the extract improved bone bonding as well as killing bacteria and cancer cells.
Science confirms torpedo bat works as well as regular bat
Lab tests show the much-hyped torpedo bat offers no real power advantage over traditional designs, with only a slight shift in the sweet spot that may suit certain hitters.
Baseball’s ABS Challenge is an offshoot of WSU’s work
Major League Baseball has an exciting new wrinkle this season, one that depends on work done by WSU’s Sports Science Laboratory.
WSU, Fluke partnership expands hands‑on training for engineering students
The collaboration places gifted professional-grade Fluke equipment into engineering classrooms and labs across the WSU system.
Researchers develop beating, 3D‑printed heart model for surgical practice
The model offers the prospect of improved training procedures for heart surgeries that doesn’t involve animals or cadavers.
WSU students forge ancient Greek sword for international competition
A team of WSU students is preparing to showcase a handcrafted ancient Greek sword at the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Bladesmithing Competition.
New biosensor technology could improve glucose monitoring
A wearable sensor could improve wireless monitoring for diabetes patients, making it more cost-effective and accurate while less invasive.
Seeing is believing: WSU tool for visualizing hydrogen fuels Airbus advances
HYPER Lab researchers created a tool for visualizing liquid hydrogen, boosting work with aviation giant Airbus to speed zero-emission flight.