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Scientists explore longevity drugs for dogs that could also extend human life
Researchers say drugs may be able to increase lifespan by extending health and thus shortening the rate of aging. Daniel Promislow, UW professor of biology and of laboratory medicine and pathology in the School of Medicine, is quoted.12/27/2024 | The Guardian -
How viral animals took over the internet this year
Cute creatures going viral is nothing new. But 2024 seems to be on a different level of feral fascination. David Barash, professor emeritus of psychology at the UW, is quoted.12/27/2024 | TIME -
Study: Shipping paths pose a major threat to whales
Most shipping routes cross whale habitats worldwide. Briana Abrahms, assistant professor of biology at the UW, is quoted.12/23/2024 | The Washington Post -
Cozy UW alumni creations we’re reading, watching, listening to and playing this winter
Need a reason to stay inside this winter? Check out our media recommendations for books, games, music and TV by UW alumni.
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ArtSci Roundup: January 2025
From campus to wherever you call home, we welcome you to learn from and connect with the College of Arts & Sciences community through public events spanning the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. We hope to see you this January. Featured: Global Connections Through January | Teamsters, Turtles, and Beyond: The Legacy of...12/19/2024 | UW News -
If planet nine exists, well find it soon
If theres a hidden world in the solar system, a new telescope should find it. Mario Juri, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted.12/17/2024 | Scientific American -
Bezos, Zuckerberg and Altman donate to Trump's inauguration fund
Silicon Valley executives, some who have long had contentious relationships with President-elect Donald Trump, are pledging money and support to Trump's incoming administration. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.12/16/2024 | NPR -
Opinion: Climate advocates finally won in WA how? By not talking about climate
For the past decade or so, Aseem Prakash, professor of political science at the UW, has been teaching a course on climate politics in the UWs political science department. During that time, there have been three climate change initiatives on the ballot here. Hes had a front row seat for how policymakers, activists and campaigners have sought to frame and spin one of the toughest issues in politics.12/11/2024 | The Seattle Times -
Hummingbirds don't use their beak like a straw to drink nectar
According to a study by the UW, hummingbirds move their bills and tongues very quickly to drink a flower's nectar. Alejandro Rico-Guevara, assistant professor of biology at the UW and curator of birds at the UW Burke Museum, is quoted.12/10/2024 | BBC Newsround -
UW study finds big risks, little protections for whales from ship strikes worldwide
Whether its smartphones or sneakers, toys or tents, about 80% of commercial goods are transported to markets around the world using giant container ships. As global shipping routes grow to meet increasing demand, so too does the likelihood of fatal collisions with whale species whose ranges overlap with them. Anna Nisi, a postdoctoral scholar of biology at the UW, is interviewed.12/10/2024 | Oregon Public Broadcasting