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Researchers Develop Nontoxic PFAS Replacement Coating

Researchers Develop Nontoxic PFAS Replacement Coating

A plant-based coating called SLIP offers a fluorine-free alternative to forever chemicals used in packaging, fire protection and waterproofing.

Live Poll

Would you pay slightly more for products free of forever chemicals?


Materials Science

Live Poll

Do you support prioritizing recycled materials in the construction of national infrastructure projects?

Materials Science

St. Louis Firm Recycles Synthetic Turf Into Rail Ties

Triton Group partners with TenCate to turn old athletic fields into composite railroad ties.

St. Louis Firm Recycles Synthetic Turf Into Rail Ties

Space

Live Poll

Should university students prioritize hands-on research participation to prepare for their future careers?

Space

UMSL Students Observe Comet 161P Using NASA Telescope

A team of students and faculty conducted remote research on a Halley-type comet using an infrared facility in Hawaii.

UMSL Students Observe Comet 161P Using NASA Telescope

Botany

Live Poll

Do you enjoy watching professional skills competitions held in your local parks?

Botany

Arborists Have Competed in Tree Climbing Championship

The 50th annual International Tree Climbing Championship saw 91 competitors scale trees in a St. Louis park.

Arborists Have Competed in Tree Climbing Championship

Life Sciences

Life Sciences

WashU Gets $11 Million to Study Gut Bacteria

A federal grant will fund research into why some C. diff and E. coli gut bacteria cause infections while others remain harmless.

WashU Gets $11 Million to Study Gut Bacteria