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Evolutionary secrets: How bat teeth adapted to their diverse diets
A recent study reveals the fascinating evolutionary journey of bat teeth and jaws. With over 200 species mostly found in the American tropics, noctilionoid bats possess a wide variety of jaw structures that have adapted to different diets. Sharlene Santana, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.10/30/2023 | Earth.com -
The scientists watching their work disappear from climate change
Some are stubborn optimists. Others struggle with despair. Their faces show the weight they carry as they witness the impact of climate change. Kristin Laidre, associate professor of aquatic and fishery sciences at the UW and principal scientist at the Applied Physics Laboratory, and P. Dee Boersma, professor of biology at the UW, are featured.10/30/2023 | The New York Times -
Voting in Emerging Democracies, Despite the Challenges
Political Science professor James Long studies why many voters choose to participate in elections in emerging democracies despite the considerable personal cost.
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Fruit, nectar, bugs and blood: How bat teeth and jaws evolved for a diverse dinnertime
There are more than 200 species of noctilionoid bats, mostly in the American tropics. And despite being close relatives, their jaws evolved in wildly divergent shapes and sizes to exploit different food sources. A paper published Aug. 22 in Nature Communications shows those adaptations include dramatic, but also consistent, modifications to tooth number, size, shape and position. For example, bats with short snouts lack certain teeth, presumably due to a lack of space. Species with longer jaws have room for more teeth — and, like humans, their total tooth complement is closer to what the ancestor of placental mammals had.10/26/2023 | UW News -
ArtSci Roundup: Grammy-winning vocal group Roomful of Teeth, Labor Studies Annual Awards Celebration, and more
This week, check out Grammy-winning vocal group Roomful of Teeth’s performance, an ingenious dark comedy written by Jen Silverman, attend the Labor Studies Annual Awards Celebration Banquet, and more. November 2, 7:30pm | Roomful of Teeth with Gabriel Kahane, Meany Hall The Grammy-winning vocal group Roomful of Teeth continue to expand the capabilities of the...10/26/2023 | UW News -
For Black Republicans, A Dramatic Shift
What it means to be Black and Republican has changed through the years. American Ethnic Studies professor La TaSha Levy is researching a period of dramatic change for Black Republicans.
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Awards for Justice, Environmental Research & More
Recent awards and appointments celebrate Arts & Sciences faculty research, leadership, and more.
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Kuroshio Odyssey: Maritime Memories, Culture, and Landscapes
“Kuroshio Odyssey: Maritime Memories, Culture, and Landscapes” is a multipart exhibition blending Taiwanese Indigenous art, artifacts, writing, and cultural workshops. The exhibition started as part of UW doctoral candidate Margaret Yun-Pu Tu’s studies. The Burke Museum of Natural History is mentioned.
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Where Media and Politics Meet
Where do you seek information about politics and elections? In this roundtable, three faculty in the UW Department of Communication discuss the role of media in creating an informed public.
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“Like Google for the sky”: Vera Rubin Observatory will map the universe with more detail than ever
From dark matter to planet-crushing asteroids, four ways the telescope could alter our understanding of the universe. Mario Jurić, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted.10/23/2023 | Salon