-
Abigail Swann on Science News’ list of 10 young scientists to watch
The University of Washington’s Abigail Swann is honored by Science News on its list of 10 promising early- and mid-career scientists.
-
Tiny Plastics, Big Problems
Biology doctoral student Lyda Harris studies the environmental dangers of microplastics and advocates for reducing our use of plastics.
-
Tides don’t always flush water out to sea, study shows
New research shows that, in Willapa Bay, the water washing over the tidal flats during high tides is largely the same water that washed over the flats during the previous high tide
-
Back to Basics
Emeritus Professor Ben Hall's research made a profound impact on the UW, the Puget Sound region and the world.
-
Fighting Penguins Lead with Their Left
Ginger Rebstock, a researcher in the Department of Biology, explains that penguins have a dominant side.
-
Notice a bunny boom? Here are some reasons for the Seattle area’s recent rise in rabbits
Jim Kenagy, UW professor emeritus of biology and emeritus curator of mammals at the Burke Museum, explains why we might be seeing an uptick in bunnies in the region.
-
Puget sound orcas look fatter–maybe because they've moved away
Deborah Giles of the UW's Center for Conservation Biology weighs.
-
It’s a girl! Why the newest orca calf’s gender is so important
Samuel Wasser, Research Professor in Biology, explains the significance of the newest southern resident orca calf.
-
Where are the endangered whales? Southern residents haven't been spotted in BC's Salish Sea
Researchers, including UW biology's Deborah Giles, are tagging chinook salmon in a bid to track their main prey
-
Poachers Are Invading Botswana, Last Refuge of African Elephants
UW biology's, Sam Wasser, weighs in on new data that leaves little doubt the illegal ivory trade has reached the country.
-
The Salish Sea’s orcas are late for their annual summer visit. Scientists warn it’s the latest sign something is wrong
UW biologist Deborah Giles is one of many dismayed by the latest reminder of a population on the brink.
-
Misinformation is everywhere. These scientists can teach you to fight BS.
The world, according to UW professors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West, is awash in BS. So begins their popular course, which trains college students to identify and call out misinformation.
-
Faculty Friday: Greg Wilson
Biology associate professor Greg Wilson unearths untold stories of early mammalian evolution.
-
Two UW students honored by Goldwater Foundation
Selected from 1,223 nominees from across the country, Natural Sciences undergraduates Chris Moore and Irika Sinha were named Goldwater Scholars.
-
Climate change has contributed to droughts since 1900—and may get worse
Biology and Atmospheric Sciences professor Abigail Swann responds to a new study using tree rings to trace climate change and drought.