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Life on other planets
UW scientists developing a computer model to determine whether life has formed on distant planets -- without having to wait for a radio signal from another civilization.04/29/2015 -
Is That Doorstop a... Dinosaur Egg?
Bring your treasures to the Burke Museum on May 9 to learn more about them from the Burke's experts.
April 2015 Perspectives -
After 17 Years in Prison, Success in Life
A radio documentary, produced by a UW team with Canadian colleagues, focuses on the potential for former prisoners to succeed post-incarceration.
April 2015 Perspectives -
Celebrating an Inventive Composer
In May, School of Music faculty and students will perform the music of Harry Partch on unique instruments built by the composer.
April 2015 Perspectives -
A Quarrel Gets its Big Screen Premiere
In a new book and film, Professor David Shields and his former student Caleb Powell debate life and art.
April 2015 Perspectives -
Don't blame just China for escalating the arms race in outer space
The United Nations has done much to reduce the state of that lawlessness in outer space but we still have ambiguities. When paired with national rivalries, these ambiguities create uncertainty.04/28/2015 | Forbes -
The University of Washington's new longhouse for Native students
Jeannie Yandel talks with Ross Braine, the University of Washington's tribal liaison, about his big dreams for the University's brand new Intellectual House, a space for Native Americans on campus.04/28/2015 | KUOW -
Mineral-rich Mongolia grapples with 'resource curse'
Some shamans have turned down lucrative jobs with mining companies out of spiritual concerns, according to Jackson School student Amalia Rubin
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NASA super team of scientists stepping up the search for life
NASA's Virtual Planetary Laboratory,based at the University of Washington, is part of a new expert team searching for life beyond planet Earth.04/23/2015 -
Guggenheim Foundation honors UW mathematician Tatiana Toro
University of Washington professor and associate chair of mathematics, is among 175 new fellows from the U.S. and Canada recognized this year by the Guggenheim Foundation04/22/2015