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February 25, 2021
Dr. Michael L. Wong, a research associate in the astrobiology program and astronomy department, explains what life on Mars could be. salon.com
January 28, 2021
New studies knock down a controversial report observing phosphine in Venus’ atmosphere. Victoria Meadows, professor of astronomy at the UW, is quoted. Andrew Lincowski, a doctoral student in astronomy and astrobiology, is mentioned. nature.com
January 28, 2021
Scientists stunned the world last year by claiming to have discovered traces of phosphine in the Venusian clouds. New research suggests this gas — which, excitingly, is produced by microbes — was not actually responsible for the signal they detected. Instead, it was likely sulfur dioxide, a not-so-thrilling chemical. Victoria... gizmodo.com
November 26, 2020
An octopus has more neurons in its arms than in its head. It’s difficult to imagine how they perceive the world, but scientists have tried. Dominic Sitivilli, a doctoral student in psychology and astrobiology at the UW, is quoted. discovermagazine.com
November 13, 2018
Wondering if we've got neighbors? UW astrobiologists are looking for signs of life elsewhere in the Universe. Read More
December 1, 2017
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, three UW astrobiologists, including astronomy doctoral students, Brett Morris and Marshall Styczinski, will discuss their research at the Pacific Science Center. washington.edu
June 8, 2017
Lupita Tovar never expected to go to a four-year college. Now she's a UW graduate pursuing a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics. Read More
September 30, 2016
In this TED Talk, Peter Ward, paleontologist and astrobiologist at the UW, explains what we can learn from previous mass extinctions. npr.org
August 24, 2016
An Earth-sized planet that could boast water, even an ocean, has been found circling the star nearest our sun. usatoday.com
July 27, 2016
Astrobiologists debate which chemical signatures would hint at life on other worlds. nature.com
May 19, 2016
New research suggests that more planets in the Milky Way galaxy may harbor advanced civilizations than we previously imagined. huffingtonpost.com
February 8, 2016
Victoria Meadows, director of the UW's Virtual Planetary Laboratory, discusses whether oxygen in an exoplanet's atmosphere is a sign of living beings. theatlantic.com
November 22, 2015
Department of Astronomy faculty discuss the value of gender diversity among students and faculty. chronicle.com
November 12, 2015
UW Astronomy Professor Rory Barnes discusses what can we learn from the discovery of GJ 1132b. kavlifoundation.org
November 3, 2015
The concert concludes the week long SpaceFest in Seattle. geekwire.com