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In Africa, Geneticists Are Hunting Poachers
Sam Wasser's group, Center for Conservation Biology, is using DNA to convict poachers of African elephants.
01/09/2018 | New York Times -
Space dust, not aliens: Two UW astronomers assist in new research on ‘mysterious’ star
KIC 8462852 is nicknamed “Tabby’s Star” after LSU astronomer Boyajian, who discovered it with the help of citizen scientists. UW astronomers co-authored.
01/08/2018 | UW News -
When It's Too Cold For School
This week’s cold snap revealed the sorry state of infrastructure in many urban schools. Sapna Cheryan, associate professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.
01/08/2018 | City Lab -
Alien megastructure? Forget about it, weird star’s discoverers say after further study
The astronomers have fully ruled out that an alien megastructure might be responsible for the weirdly fluctuating light from a distant star.
01/08/2018 | GeekWire -
This myth people keep quoting about how bees shouldn't be able to fly is scientifically incorrect — here's why
There is a popular misconception that bees shouldn't be able to fly. A 2005 study by Michael Dickinson, then a UW biology professor, is referenced.
01/08/2018 | Business Insider -
Celebrating Floyd Jones
The College honors the life and legacy of dear friend and generous philanthropist, Floyd Jones.
01/08/2018 | College of Arts & Sciences -
Justice shouldn't come with a $250 fine
Opinion piece by Alexes Harris of the UW Department of Sociology
01/05/2018 | The New York Times -
Popular exhibit on Latino music debuts as a book
A Q&A with UW faculty authors of 'American Sabor'
01/05/2018 | UW News -
Sister Acts: Musical siblings share the spotlight at Seattle Opera, Meany Theater
Robin and Rachelle McCabe present their piano recital at the UW’s Meany Theater.
01/05/2018 | The Seattle Times -
UW ranks No. 5 nationally for social science research funding
The UW is ranked fifth among more than 400 U.S. colleges and universities for social science research funding, according to a new report.
01/05/2018 | UW News