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Changing Climate In Argentina Is Killing Penguin Chicks
For already vulnerable penguins, a UW study finds climate change is another danger.01/31/2013 | NPR -
More sex for married couples with traditional divisions of housework
Married men and women who divide household chores in traditional ways report having more sex than couples who share so-called men's and women's work, according to a new study co-authored by sociologists at the University of Washington.01/30/2013 | UW Today -
Beer's bitter compounds could help brew new medicines
The findings of research employing a century-old observational technique could lead to new pharmaceuticals to treat diabetes, some types of cancer and other maladies.01/29/2013 | UW Today -
Get the lowdown on your treasure at the Burke Museum
Do you have any ancient artifacts lying around at your house? You can learn more about your treasured collector items at the Burke Museum's 28th annual Artifact ID Day on Feb. 9.01/29/2013 | HeraldNet -
Brain structure of infants predicts language skills at 1 year
Researchers at the Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences have found that the anatomy of certain brain areas - the hippocampus and cerebellum - can predict children's language abilities at 1 year of age.01/28/2013 | UW Today -
UW creates new degree focusing on communication within organizations
Under the roof of the UW Communication Leadership program, a "sister" degree will be created alongside the Master of Communications in Digital Media (MCDM). It's called MCCN: The Master of Communication in Communities and Networks.01/28/2013 | Geek Wire -
Compagnie Marie Chouinard captivates at UW World Series
As part of the Rite of Spring Centennial Celebration the University of Washington joined forces with Compagnie Marie Chouinard to once again bring this groundbreaking work to the stage.01/27/2013 | Examiner.com -
Astronomy to go: UW readies new portable planetarium
The astronomy department is readying a traveling planetarium to take to schools for outreach and collaboration in Seattle and beyond.01/24/2013 | UW Today -
Study Links Cognitive Deficits, Hearing Loss
A new study suggests that elderly people with compromised hearing are at risk of developing cognitive deficits sooner than those whose hearing is intact. Kelly Tremblay, professor of speech and hearing sciences, comments.01/23/2013 | New York Times -
5 things Inslee must do to be successful as governor
Political Science Professor Matt Barreto is quoted in an article on keys to Washington State Governor (and UW alumnus) Jay Inslee's success in his first term.01/22/2013 | HeraldNet