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August 11, 2020
Once again, insects prove to be more complicated than scientists thought they were. Alejandro Rico-Guevara, assistant professor of biology at the UW, is quoted. The New York Times
August 10, 2020
Nature’s Label is a start-up created by five enterprising college students — Sophie Ye, Khoi Ha, Siddhant Jain and Alyssa Mell from the UW and Arya Mathew from Seattle University. Seattle Refined
August 8, 2020
In “The Last Stargazers: The Enduring Story of Astronomy's Vanishing Explorers,” astronomy professor Emily Levesque shares the tales of modern-day stargazers. Forbes
August 6, 2020
Some of Washington's elderly and immunocompromised have made tough choices about what is “essential” travel. Cheryl Kaiser, professor of psychology, is quoted. The Seattle Times
August 6, 2020
In this emotional equivalent to an ultramarathon, it’s key to have some stress-reducing strategies available. Marsha Linehan, professor emeritus of psychology, is quoted. The New York Times
August 6, 2020
Brands are starting to make colorful masks for children. Child psychologists see this as a positive step toward “normalcy.” Shannon Dorsey, professor of psychology, is quoted. The New York Times
August 6, 2020
This week at the UW, attend an online gallery launch and a UW alumni book club meeting. UW News
August 5, 2020
Gizmodo Australia reached out to a number of animal experts, including David Barash, professor emeritus of psychology, to understand which animal kills the most humans. Gizmodo
August 5, 2020
“It has been remarkable to see such deep partisan divides about basic medical science,” writes Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology. NBC News
August 4, 2020
"Calling Bullshit," co-authored by Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, teaches us how to live in a world that’s full of BS, and how to spot it in ourselves. Wired
August 4, 2020
Seattle’s known as a city of icy introverts. The pandemic proved otherwise, even as we socially distanced. Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is quoted. The Seattle Met
August 3, 2020
The astronomy community looks to the cloud to store big data. Mario Juric, associate professor of astronomy, is quoted. Nature
August 3, 2020
Natalie Colich, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology, explains how her new research suggests violent or traumatic experiences in childhood can accelerate biological signs of aging. New Atlas
August 3, 2020
Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, explains how you can evaluate COVID-19 news in a calm way and avoid things like "anxiety scrolling." Scientific American
August 2, 2020
David Gire, an assistant professor of psychology, Lauren Poyer, assistant teaching professor in Scandinavian studies explain the Kraken. KIRO 7