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New journal co-founded by NIH nominee raises eyebrows, misinformation fears
The Journal of the Academy of Public Health claims to open up scientific communication. But its unusual editorial policies have some scientists concerned. Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology at the UW, is quoted. -
More states are moving to ban cellphones at school should they?
Massachusetts attorney general is championing a bill this legislative session that would ban students from using their cellphones and other personal electronic devices during the school day. Luca Magis-Weinberg, assistant professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.
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More states are moving to ban cellphones at school should they?
Massachusetts attorney general is championing a bill this legislative session that would ban students from using their cellphones and other personal electronic devices during the school day. That makes Massachusetts one of more than two dozen states where lawmakers are considering legislation this spring that would restrict students cellphone use, according to a tally by Education Week. Luca Magis-Weinberg, assistant professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted. -
Confidence & Connection Through College Edge
Through the College Edge program, first-year UW students can settle into college life and academics before the start of fall quarter.
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Opinion: What China's DeepSeek breakthrough means for the future of AI
"At first glance, reducing model-training expenses in this way might seem to undermine the trillion-dollar 'AI arms race' involving data centers, semiconductors and cloud infrastructure. But as history shows, cheaper technology often fuels greater usage," writes Victor Menaldo, professor of political science at the UW.
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Opinion: What China's DeepSeek breakthrough means for the future of AI
"At first glance, reducing model-training expenses in this way might seem to undermine the trillion-dollar 'AI arms race' involving data centers, semiconductors and cloud infrastructure. But as history shows, cheaper technology often fuels greater usage," writes Victor Menaldo, professor of political science at the UW. -
Opinion: Silicon Valley's rise from apathy to lords of political universe
"When the high and mighty of Silicon Valley assumed their privileged perch at the swearing-in of President Trump, it was an ostentatious show of wealth and power unlike any before," writes columnist Mark Barabak. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted.
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Opinion: Silicon Valley's rise from apathy to lords of political universe
"When the high and mighty of Silicon Valley assumed their privileged perch at the swearing-in of President Trump, it was an ostentatious show of wealth and power unlike any before," writes columnist Mark Barabak. Margaret O'Mara, professor of history at the UW, is quoted. -
January is almost as synonymous for divorce inquiries as for resolutions
A combination of enduring holiday stress and seeking a New Years change drives interest in information about ending marriages. Julie Brines, associate professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted.
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Grasshopper size changes suggest how to predict winners and losers under climate change
Thousands of grasshopper specimens from mountains in Colorado show trends in how the insects changed in size over 65 years. With earlier emergence of spring greenery and earlier summer drought, grasshopper species that emerged early in the year grew larger, while grasshopper species that emerge later in the year grew smaller in size. The study, led by UW biologist Lauren Buckley, shows that changes in insect size can be predicted based on lifecycles and environmental conditions. -
January is almost as synonymous for divorce inquiries as for resolutions
A combination of enduring holiday stress and seeking a New Years change drives interest in information about ending marriages. Julie Brines, associate professor of sociology at the UW, is quoted. -
The Orange Room Sessions: Joint Souls
Recent CHID grad and current UW Ethnomusicology PhD student Markus Teuton and his band, Joint Souls, are featured in The Daily today, with a video of their recent “Orange Room” live session.
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Upcoming astronomical events in 2025
Student writer, Vatsala Choudhary, discusses the upcoming astronomical events and what to look for in the sky this winter. James Davenport, research assistant professor of astronomy, is quoted.
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Seattle judge blocks President Trump’s order regarding birthright citizenship
Seattle Judge John Coughenhour placed a temporary restraining order on President Donald Trump’s executive order, which would effectively end birthright citizenship on Jan. 23. Sophia Jordán Wallace, a UW professor of political science, and Scott Lemieux, a UW professor of political science, are quoted.
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Higher traffic-related air pollution exposure tied to depression
Exposure to traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) is associated with depression in women, possibly via reproductive health, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in Menopause. Anwesha Pan, a doctoral student of anthropology at the UW, is mentioned.