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Crystals form through a variety of paths, with implications for biological, materials and environmental research
Crystals play an important role in the formation of substances from skeletons and shells to soils and semiconductor materials. But many aspects of their formation are shrouded in mystery.08/03/2015 -
‘Antigona’ dance performance born at UW nominated for two Bessie awards
“Antigona,” a dance production by Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca that was developed at UW, is nominated for the highest tribute in the New York dance world.
07/28/2015 | UW Today -
Space debris provides convenient cover for Japan's military space ambitions
Orbital debris gets a lot of policy attention. however but the discourse is a convenient cover for ambitious military space powers worldwide.07/28/2015 | Forbes -
Babies’ brains show that social skills linked to second language learning
New findings by researchers at the UW's Institute for Learning Brain & Sciences demonstrate an early social behavior "gaze shifting" that is linked to infants’ ability to learn new language sounds.07/27/2015 -
U.S. Goes After African Elephant Slaughter With Ivory Ban
Illegal wildlife trade has become the world’s fourth-largest international organized crime, according to a recent UW Biology study.07/25/2015 -
Pitch perfect: Take your elevator speech up a notch
Tips for improving your elevator pitch are presented. UW's Lorraine Howell, instructor of communications, is quoted.
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UW historian's website honored by National Education Association
BlackPast.org, an online reference center for African-American history and African ancestry created by UW history professor Quintard Taylor, has been honored by the National Education Association.07/24/2015 | UW Today -
Two UW art professors honored with 2015 Seattle Mayor’s Arts Awards
Art History Professor Robin K. Wright and Professor Emeritus Akio Takamori are among this year's recipients.
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UW astronomer, students report irregularities in ‘rare, exotic’ binary system
A puzzling stellar phenomenon may not be what other astronomers had reported.07/23/2015 -
Seeking resolution for a sad chapter in Seattle's history
Seattle City Council member Nick Licata will introduce a resolution July 29 that expresses regret for the anti-Chinese legislation and riots in the 1800s.07/23/2015 | Northwest Asian Weekly