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The notion of keystone species, the loss of which can reverberate throughout the food web, is a concept taken for granted today but was unheard of when University of Washington biologist Robert Paine pioneered it in the 1960s.

Ratings show that the television network Univision was the most watched network in the coveted 18-45 demographic for July. What does this news say about the growing Latino population in the U.S.? Associate vice provost and political science professor Luis Fraga weighs in.

It might be easier than previously thought for a planet to overheat into the scorchingly uninhabitable "runaway greenhouse" stage, according to new research by astronomers at the University of Washington.

The chemical components crucial to the start of life on Earth may have primed and protected each other in never-before-realized ways, according to new research led by University of Washington scientists.

Geography professor Kam Wing Chan discusses the little known "hukou," a small document that could have a big impact on keeping China's poor from joining the middle class.

Wenatchee World publisher Rufus Woods writes about "a provocative public forum" sponsored by the Seattle City Club and featuring communications chair, David Domke.

Former U.S. representative and current New York mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner is embroiled in another sex scandal. UW sociology professor Pepper Schwartz talks about what might motivate his wife to once again support him.

Out of the first 100 schools in Forbes' Top Colleges 2013 ranking, only 23 were public institutions. UW's combination of affordable tuition and graduate job prospects secured its spot.

The Intiman opened Trouble in Mind on Wednesday-a play written in 1955 by Alice Childress, a celebrated black playwright, actor and author. The show is directed by UW Proffesor Valerie Curtis-Newton.

Anthropology professor Bettina Shell-Duncan consulted on a report that finds female genital cutting has seen a gradual but significant decline in many countries.