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Rubin Observatory reveals its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system
Using preliminary data from the Simonyi Survey Telescope at the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, scientists have discovered a new dwarf planet candidate in our solar system.
A Dance Film That Soars
In their new dance film, professors Rachael Lincoln and Juliet McMains highlight dancers (including Lincoln) leaping along an exterior wall of Meany Hall, 30 feet in the air.
Where Philanthropy Meets Racial Justice
Political science professor Megan Ming Francis studies how philanthropy impacts social justice movements, sometimes with unintended consequences.
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2026 Arts & Sciences Guide to UW Family Weekend
The College of Arts & Sciences welcomes students and their families to connect with faculty and staff, learn about a variety of topics, and explore our spaces throughout UW Family Weekend! Join your Husky for two fun-filled days on campus on Friday, November 6–Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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Rubin Observatory reveals its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system
Using preliminary data from the Simonyi Survey Telescope at the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, scientists have discovered a new dwarf planet candidate in our solar system. If confirmed, the distant world would join Pluto, Ceres, Eris, Haumea and Makemake as our system’s sixth official dwarf planet.
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How to Persuade People: A Philosopher's Perspective
In our increasingly polarized world, philosophy professor Colin Marshall's new book about successful — and ethical — persuasion offers an encouraging perspective.
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