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  • Does a more equal marriage mean less sex?

    The very qualities that lead to greater emotional satisfaction in peer marriages may be having an unexpectedly negative impact on these couples' sex lives. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology, is quoted.
    02/06/2014 | The New York Times
  • Fruit flies - fermented-fruit connoisseurs - are relentless party crashers

    That fruit fly appearing moments after you poured that first glass of cabernet, has just used a poppy-seed-sized brain to conduct a finely-choreographed search and arrive in time for happy hour.
    02/04/2014 | UW Today
  • Does caregiving cause psychological stress? Study says, it depends

    The results break the longstanding belief that caregiving directly causes psychological distress, and make a case for genetics and upbringing influencing vulnerability.
    02/04/2014 | UW Today
  • Solving a physics mystery

    The same physics that gives stability to tornadoes lies at the heart of new UW research and could lead to a better understanding of nuclear dynamics in studying fission, superconductors and the workings of neutron stars.
    02/03/2014 | UW Today
  • UW offers master's in international studies

    The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington is accepting applications for its new 10-month Master of Arts (MA) degree in Applied International Studies (MAAIS). This accelerated program is designed for U.S. and international professionals with experience in a variety of fields, including business, government, military, philanthropy, and international development.
    01/31/2014 | Northwest Asian Weekly
  • When songs trumped rifles

    In his new book "The Power of Song," Guntis Smidchens explores what is often dubbed "the Singing Revolution," a passive resistance movement that took hold in the Baltic nations.
    01/30/2014 | UW Today
  • She's A Keeper: Kufeld's At The Top Of Her Class

    The driven goalkeeper is so much more than a rising star in the Pac-12. She's a molecular biology major. She has a 3.96 GPA. And she is the first Husky student-athlete in 20 years to win UW's prestigious president's medal as the university's top student in her class.
    01/30/2014 | Go Huskies
  • A glimmer of hope for democracy in Egypt

    In an op-ed piece, Victor Menaldo, assistant professor of political science, and co-author look at the current political situation in Egypt.
    01/30/2014 | The Seattle Times
  • Jacob McMurray with Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl

    From Burke Volunteer to EMP Curator

    EMP Museum curator Jacob McMurray ('95) discovered a passion for museums while working at the UW's Burke Museum as an undergrad.

    January 2014 Perspectives
  • Doing Global Good at Starbucks

    The next time visit Starbucks, give a nod to Ann Burkhart ('90), who focuses on the ethical sourcing of ingredients in Starbucks' food products.

    January 2014 Perspectives