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  • 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
  • Alums Launch New Model for Research Funding

    Frustrated by the current funding model for scientific research, Cindy Wu ('11) and Denny Luan ('11) created a crowdfunding platform for research.

    January 2014 Perspectives