Research

Researchers at the University of Missouri college of engineering have designed a filter to fit on standard faucets with the goal of removing lead and microplastics.

The region is vying for a $160 million NSF grant to leverage existing neuroscience research prowess into new products and technology.

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine found that psilocybin, the drug found in some mushrooms, can potentially alleviate mental illnesses.

A new sensor would help scientists learn more about the mineral and elemental composition of the moon. There’s already some understanding of the elements and minerals that make up the surface of the moon but not on the far side or poles.

Charlotte Taylor has named 500 plant species, more than any other living female taxonomist.

Ancient temple discovery in Italy is changing understanding of how paganism and Christianity evolved in the Roman Empire.

A team of researchers led by St. Louis University professor Jenna Gorlewicz will put a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to work building software that will make visual materials more legible for people with visual impairments.

The United States Army has granted $1.2 million to a University of Missouri researcher to study combat wound infections. The research will focus on non-intravenous, topical and localized antibiotic treatments.

A multi-university research team is developing technology that can detect salmonella contamination in a matter of minutes. Researchers aim to take the results from sensors and pair them with other data to strengthen the safety and resilience of the chicken supply.

It’s a newer consideration for environmentalists, who previously thought that river systems were relatively benign and don’t contribute many greenhouse gas emissions.