Washington University in St. Louis News

Researchers Say Record Missouri Flooding was Manmade

At the end of December 2015, a huge storm named “Goliath” dumped 9-10 inches of rain in a belt across the central United States, centered just southwest of St. Louis, most of it in a three-day downpour. The rain blanketed …

Study Reveals Increased Infant Deaths Attributed to Crib Bumpers, Ban Recommended

A new study shows that the number of infant deaths and injuries attributed to crib bumpers has spiked significantly in recent years, prompting the researchers to call for a nationwide ban on the bedding accessory. The findings stem from an …

Insurance and Regulation Remain Obstacles to Amazon Drones

For Amazon’s recently announced drone delivery system to get off the ground, the company will have to solve numerous difficult technological challenges. Chief among them will be increasing battery life, getting the drones to work without a central command and …