How the Star Wars galaxy falls short of the real-life search for planets
Astronomy professor Rory Barnes discusses the feasibility of aspects of the galaxy in which Star Wars takes place. Source: Geek Wire
New podcast explores nexus of politics and religion
Jackson School of International Studies researcher Randy Thompson discusses the intersections of politics and religion in his new podcast. Source: UW NEWS
Aping our behavior
Psychology professor David Barash writes about various studies on language learning in chimpanzees. Source: The Wall Street Journal
Influential People of the Decade
The Seattle Times names Valerie Curtis-Newton, professor and head of directing in the School of Drama, as one of 13 people who shaped the Seattle area in the past decade. Source: The Seattle Times
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