Researchers have developed a way to practically separate lignin from wood, a breakthrough that could provide new sources of lignin for advanced renewable fuel and advanced materials applications.

University Scientist successfully converts wood fibers (lignin) directly into hydrocarbons appropriate for jet-fuel.

Study links U.S. polarization to TV news deregulation

‘Deadly force’ lab finds racial disparities in shootings: "Participants were also more likely to shoot unarmed white suspects than black or Hispanic ones and more likely to fail to fire at armed black suspects."

Localized drought may have triggered the 13th century abandonment of southwest Colorado by the ancestral Pueblo people.

Undergrad helps develop method to detect water on Mars: A Washington State University undergraduate has helped develop a new method for detecting water on Mars

An apple a day could keep obesity away: Granny Smith apples benefit growth of friendly bacteria in colon due to high content of non-digestible compounds including dietary fiber and polyphenols, and low available carbohydrates content, and may help prevent disorders associated with obesity

Preventing foodborne illness, naturally – with cinnamon: Seeking ways to prevent some of the most serious foodborne illnesses caused by pathogenic bacteria, two scientists have found promise in an ancient but common cooking spice cinnamon