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How studying insects may lead to smarter drones
A new research project led by the University of Washington aims to uncover the aeronautical secrets of some of nature’s best designed flyers.07/17/2015 -
UW researchers show that the mosquito smells, before it sees, a bloody feast
A team of biologists from the University of Washington and the California Institute of Technology has cracked the cues mosquitoes use to find us.07/16/2015 -
Two professors join U.S. Justice Department Sciences Advisory Board
The new Science Advisory Board members met to discuss how board members will integrate science into the Office of Justice Programs' decision making.07/16/2015 | Office of Justice Programs -
New book by UW’s Philip Howard urges democratic values for coming Internet of Things
Philip Howard's book discusses a next-generation Internet where electronic devices, from light bulbs and water meters to smart phones and Netflix, are all networked.07/16/2015 | UW Today -
The psychology behind self-gifting with subscription boxes
UW's Sarah Quinn, assistant professor of sociology, discusses the motivation behind gifting subscription boxes to yourself.07/16/2015 | Northwest Cable News -
$2.3M energy conservation project in Physics/Astronomy Building complete
The capital retrofit project has drastically reduced ventilation system waste in the iconic campus building07/16/2015 -
Healthcare providers carry biases around sexual identity
Study findings highlight need for more cultural-sensitivity training of caregivers, UW author says.07/16/2015 -
UW chemists develop new drug to fight malaria
An international team of scientists — led by researchers from the University of Washington and two other institutions — has announced that a new compound to fight malaria is ready for human trials.07/15/2015 | UW Today -
How big is the 'Internet of Things'? How big will it get?
Professor, Philip Howard looks at the vast number of devices connected to the internet and says many of them are unprotected.
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New Long-Acting Malaria Drug Looks Promising
UW researchers have developed a new, long-acting malaria drug that they believe may help fight one of the world's biggest killers.07/15/2015