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Proxima’s progress: Why it’ll take years to learn what closest exoplanet is really like
University of Washington astronomer Rory Barnes says Proxima Centauri b is the biggest discovery in 20 years for planet hunters like himself.08/31/2016 | Geek Wire -
Plants’ future water use affects long-term drought estimates
A study led by the University of Washington shows that popular long-term drought estimates have a major flaw.
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The Dog Aging Project Wants to Help Your Pet Live Longer
Biologists at the University of Washington are launching a long-term study that involves testing medications that could enhance dogs' life spans.
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Baby Talk: The Surprising Reason It's Good For Babies
Baby talk is loved and hated amongst many, but what if baby talk was actually good for babies?
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Study: Plants less thirsty as climate warms
A warming planet might not dry out Earth as much as previously believed, because plants will become less thirsty as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere rises, researchers said Monday.08/29/2016 | Yahoo News -
Trump coming to enemy territory (aka Washington state)
Despite sagging support in Washington state, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is expected to make appearances here Tuesday at a rally in Everett.08/29/2016 | KUOW -
Donald Trump on KIRO Radio: Was he accurate?
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump was interviewed by Dori Monson Monday afternoon on KIRO Radio covering several local issues. KIRO later did a fact-check on Trump's statements.08/29/2016 | Kiro 7 -
KOMO Radio | UW's Pepper Schwartz on Anthony Weiner's behavior
KOMO Radio's Herb Weisbaum interviews Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the UW, about the scandal surrounding politician Anthony Weiner.08/28/2016 | KOMO -
Teachers: Presidential campaign tone negatively impacting Washington kids
Washington teachers are concerned that Trump's rhetoric is scaring kids.
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Divorce rates spike in March and August — and here's why
While many are falling over themselves in love during the spring, a new study has found that divorce filings spike seasonally, too.08/26/2016 | Bustle