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Scientists discover Earth-like planet orbiting star closest to our sun
An Earth-sized planet that could boast water, even an ocean, has been found circling the star nearest our sun.
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Near-complete skull of Tyrannosaurus rex unearthed in Montana
Paleontologists from the UW's Burke Museum have unearthed an extremely rare Tyrannosaurus rex fossil during an expedition in Montana's Hell Creek Formation.
08/24/2016 | Tech Times -
This Earth-like planet orbits the Sun’s nearest neighbor every 11 days
On Wednesday astronomers made the kind of announcement that can only occur once in human history: the discovery of the nearest potentially habitable world beyond our solar system.08/24/2016 | PBS -
A blind date--to say 'I do': 'Married at First Sight' proves the unpredictability of romance
Beyond the obvious gimmick, "Married at First Sight" gives a fascinating glimpse into the anatomy of human romance.
08/23/2016 -
A massive T. rex skull was just unearthed in Montana
A rare Tyrannosaurus rex skull has been discovered by a team of paleontologists and volunteers with the UW's Burke Museum.08/23/2016 | Business Insider -
Summer vacations can lead to divorce
Filings for divorce spike twice a year, in March and August, according to a new UW study.
08/22/2016 -
UW will host 2017 summer institute on teaching urban environmental issues
Faculty members from UW departments will team up in 2017 to offer a new, three-week course on teaching urban environmental humanities.
08/22/2016 -
6 Negative Thoughts That Can Destroy A Relationship
Relationship experts, including UW professor of sociology Pepper Schwartz, beg you to stop thinking these thoughts.
08/22/2016 -
Lauren Moses (B.A., International Studies, '16) essay on a liberal arts education mentioned in The Huffington Post
Lauren Moses is featured in the article "The Presidential Election, the Liberal Arts and an Engaged Citizenry."
08/22/2016 -
Follow your nose: UW's young corpse flower relocates to Volunteer Park Conservatory for fetid first blossom
Dougsley--the UW's young corpse plant--has relocated temporarily to the Volunteer Park Conservatory.
08/18/2016