We don’t really give fruit flies much thought. We give even less thought to whether they can smell. It turns out that they have a sense of smell, and a Read More
The branches that initiate near the base of grass plants, called tillers, could hold the key to a more efficient way to create biomass that can ultimately be converted into Read More
From The National Radio Astronomy Observatory A team of astronomers has identified possibly the coldest, faintest white dwarf star ever detected. This ancient stellar remnant is so cool that its Read More
Eight West Virginia University faculty members have been awarded research grants in the university’s second year of participation in the Big XII Faculty Fellowship Program. The program offers faculty members Read More
New faculty members in West Virginia University’s Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources will now have access to funds to support travel, research and technology enhancements thanks to a Read More
First-time competitor West Virginia University received $5,000 from NASA for being the only team to successfully complete level one on this year’s Sample Return Robot Challenge. The challenge is held Read More
Commercializing scientific research will be the focus of an upcoming program featuring Dr. Shaomeng Wang, who is widely recognized for his pioneering work in the field of drug discovery and Read More
A West Virginia University graduate student was recognized for her research into wild bird populations by the Association of Field Ornithologists. Crissa Cooey, a doctoral student in WVU’s Division of Read More
A summer program called Health Care Pipeline Initiative, which is aimed at exposing high school students from across the region to an array of careers available in the science, technology, Read More
As three West Virginia University alumni prepare for the next stages of their collegiate careers, they can breathe a little easier knowing they have some financial support as recipients of Read More