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Alien life on exoplanets just might not flourish and just might die young, according to one study. Another study, co-authored by UW astronomy professor Woody Sullivan, is referenced.

Are we alone? Fifty-five years ago, astronomer Frank Drake came up with an equation that weighed the odds for aliens.

Donald Trump's comments about Sen. Elizabeth Warren, calling her to "Pocahontas," have sparked a new discussion in the election dialogue.

"A debtor’s prison of court fines and fees needs to be reformed," writes The Seattle Times Editorial Board. Alexes Harris, associate professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted.

A school in Westport was built with a special tsunami safe zone on its roof. Randy LeVeque, professor of applied mathematics at the UW, is interviewed.

On June 1, students of “COM 495/EE 299 – Innovation Readiness: Cultivating an Innovation Mindset” participated in a final innovation fair to present their ideas about how to improve life at the UW.

The Marshallese community in Oregon hosted a Republic of the Marshall Islands-US Nuclear Legacy Summit over the Memorial Day weekend as part of its annual RMI Constitution Day celebrations.

The University of Washington recognized and honored faculty, staff, students and alumni for their passion and dedication to the UW, the local community, the state and the world.

Despite the time-honored tradition of coaching à la drill sergeant, the disciplinarian style is gradually shifting toward a more psychologically nuanced approach.

Challenging perceptions about the academic contributions of men of color and student athletes.