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Skull specializations allow bats to feast on their fellow vertebrates
Biologists at the University of Washington and the Burke Museum of History and Culture are shedding light on so-called “carnivorous bats.”05/11/2016 -
Brain pattern predicts how fast an adult learns a new language
New findings by scientists at the University of Washington demonstrate that a five-minute measurement of resting-state brain activity predicted how quickly adults learned a second language.
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UW alumnus Benjamin Lee selected as Carnegie Junior Fellow
For 2015 University of Washington graduate Benjamin Lee, the opportunity to participate in the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Junior Fellowship program is a dream come true.05/09/2016 | Undergraduate Academic Affairs -
Interview with Ashley Walls, selected as one of the 2016 Husky 100
Ashley Walls is one of 100 students selected from all three campuses for the Husky 100 award.
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This Behavior Is The #1 Predictor Of Divorce, And You’re Guilty Of It
UW psychology professor John Gottman and and his team study couples’ interactions to determine the key predictors of divorce.05/09/2016 -
The failed promise of legal pot
New laws on marijuana were supposed to boost tax revenues and free up cops to go after “real” criminals. But underground sales — and arrests — are still thriving.05/09/2016 | The Atlantic -
Deep, booming masculine voice meant to intimidate rivals
The deep, booming voice of Benedict Cumberbatch may seem alluring to some women, but new research suggests that biologically speaking, deep masculine voices are meant to intimidate rivals.05/08/2016 | Tech Times -
How 800 Washington state investors wound up in the Panama Papers
The Jenkinses of Federal Way are among nearly 800 Washington state investors named in the Panama Papers, the leak of 11.5 million secret documents that exposes offshore accounts.05/06/2016 | The Seattle Times -
Academics, artists collaborate on UW book arts exhibit ‘Just One Look’
"Just One Look" an exhibit and collaboration by UW Libraries and departments in the College of Arts and Sciences' humanities division, runs through July 29 at Allen Library.
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There's hope for Washington Republicans who aren't keen on Trump
Margaret O'Mara, associate professor of history at the UW, says both parties should focus on the long game beyond 2016.
05/05/2016 | KUOW