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UW historian Margaret O'Mara discusses famous 1968 computer mouse 'demo' – and the start of Silicon Valley – for new podcast by The Conversation
Margaret O'Mara explores the impact of a December 1968 computer presentation that came to be called “the mother of all demos” in an episode of a new podcast series.
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Elephant Tusk DNA Helps Track Poachers
A team of researchers led by Sam Wasser (Director of UW Center for Conservation Biology) is examining the genetic data in seized elephant ivory to trace it back to the animals’ homelands and connect it to global trafficking crimes.
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Fascinating! Astronomers spot super-Earth orbiting Mr. Spock’s fictional home star
Assistant Research Professor Rory Barnes' published paper is cited in a recent article about fictional Star Trek Planet Vulcan.
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Three new physics experiments could revamp the standard model
Physics Graduate Student Rachel Osofsky is quoted about her work adjusting the magnetic field of a new electromagnetic ring.
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Even toddlers weigh risks, rewards when making choices
Department of Psychology researchers discover toddlers conduct a form of cost-benefit analysis in deciding whether to help someone.
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How to navigate the Seattle art world on a budget
Seattle isn’t cheap, and that’s not changing anytime soon. But your budget shouldn’t stand in the way of seeing great art. Here’s how.
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What does Alexandria Ocasio-Ortez think about the South China Sea?
Oped-Ed by Daniel Bessner, Assistant Professor of International Studies | The rising left needs more foreign policy. Here's how it can start.
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UW Jackson School centers receive $13.4 million in federal funding to advance understanding of global issues
Funding to support the teaching and study of world regions and foreign languages, and generate public engagement in international affairs.
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An Artist Pays Homage to Her Glamorous, Dying Mother
A conversation with Mickalene Thomas about her must-see exhibition MUSE at Henry Art Gallery.
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Pre-Med, Italian Style
A UW pre-med student explains why her academic major — Italian — will make her a better doctor.