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Innovative Fins Harness Solar Energy
UW Campus Sustainability Fund awarded $150,000 to install building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and rooftop photovoltaics (PV) on the new Life Sciences Building.
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Post-convention, Washington Republicans still split over Trump
After the rock music subsided and balloons were swept off the convention floor, divisions remained among state Republicans who had traveled to Cleveland.07/23/2016 | Seattle Times -
Can this protein cure cancer? Scientists have learned to block tumor 'messages' in human cells
Researchers from the University of Washington and the University of Trento in Italy have engineered a protein that blocks cancer-promoting “messages” in human cells. Gabriele Varani, professor of chem07/22/2016 | Inquisitir -
A Year to Be Forgotten
"Those who forget history, it's been said, are condemned to repeat it. We're barely through the halfway point, however, and 2016's already been a year many people would rather forget,"07/22/2016 | US News -
The Worst Convention in U.S. History?
Politico Magazine decided to find out if the recent Republican National Convention was the worst in history.07/22/2016 | Politico -
Is jet lag worse after traveling east than west?
Many claim jet lag is worse and lasts longer when you travel east than west. Horacio de la Iglesia, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.
07/21/2016 | STAT -
Does ‘Black Lives Matter’ still matter?
"Despite its current focus on addressing police brutality, BLM’s agenda isn’t confined to this issue.
07/21/2016 | Huffington Post -
Equity through Active Learning
Faculty in the Department of Biology are working to make STEM courses more equitable through innovative teaching.
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Mixed Progress in Worldwide Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The number of HIV/AIDS deaths worldwide each year has fallen since peaking in 2005, but the number of new HIV infections is up in 74 countries, according to a new study.
07/19/2016 | Health Day -
HIV cases rise in 74 countries in last decade
Over the past decade, the rate of new HIV infections has increased in 74 countries, according to a new study.
07/19/2016 | CNN