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Are swarms of jellyfish taking over the ocean?
For years we have been told that jellyfish are growing in numbers and will swarm the oceans. But this may not be true
09/13/2016 -
‘Star Trek’ at 50: How a space saga inspired a generation of scientists, engineers and writers
A variety of space-savvy luminaries reflect on the 50th anniversary of “Star Trek,” which is being celebrated at Seattle's EMP Museum.
09/13/2016 -
UW Communication chairman: 'This is no time for passive citizens'
With the election two months away, now is not the time for voter apathy. Just the opposite, says UW Department of Communications Chairman David Domke.
09/13/2016 -
Why Colin Kaepernick is like George Washington
Associate professor of Political Science, Christopher Sebastian Parker, shares his insights on Kaepernick's controversial demonstration.
09/13/2016 -
Inuktitut 101 with Elena Bell
Elena Bell, a PhD student in International Studies, spent the summer studying Inuktitut with instructor and Inuktitut scholar Mick Mallon.
09/09/2016 -
Feeling they are part of a group increased preschoolers' interest, success in STEM
New study by researchers at UW's Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences shows how working in groups increases children's engagement in STEM.
09/08/2016 -
No stink: Seattle's corpse flower may be a dud
The corpse flower at the Volunteer Park Conservatory may be a dud. The flower, on loan from the UW biology department, has been removed after it failed to reach its full bloom.
09/07/2016 -
Why climate change is particularly dangerous for lizards
A 2010 study showed that 20 percent of lizard species would likely be extinct by 2080 due to climate change. Now researchers say it may be much worse.
09/07/2016 -
Why Do Small Dogs Live Longer Than Big Dogs?
Researchers at the University of Washington are hoping to answer that question. NPR's Scott Simon talks to biology and pathology professor Daniel Promislow about the Dog Aging Project.
09/06/2016 -
Who is hacking U.S. election databases and why are they so difficult to identify?
This summer has been rife with news of election-related hacking. Last month it was the Democratic National Committee; this week, voter election databases in Illinois and Arizona.
09/06/2016