Natural Sciences Division

A new study by scientists at the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences shows that a series of play sessions with music improved 9-month-old babies’ brain processing.

They're cute, charming, and quirky, and in some parts of the world, the birds are getting the love they deserve.

Four University of Washington professors join 172 other academics as newly elected fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the group announced Wednesday.

Eli Shlizerman, assistant professor in Applied Mathematics talks about new research on the internal, genetically encoded compass that the monarchs use in flight.

UW Astronomy's Rory Barnes speaks about the explorations for moons on newly-discovered distant planets.

UW Psychology's Kristina Olson speak about her research on children and families.

Biology Professor Dee Boersma applauding new regulations by the government of Ecuador.

Researchers at the University of Washington's Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences tested a group of 16 11-month-old babies, half of whom were raised with solely English speakers.

The University of Washington has announced this year’s Awards of Excellence recipients, several come from the College of Arts & Sciences.

Two related studies on baby psychology reveal that, even at 15 months old, children can form opinions based on an adult's reaction.

Biology professor Dee Boersma is a finalist for the Indianapolis Prize, the highest honor for animal conservationists.

Astronomy's "Cosmologies and Cultures" course explores the Big Bang theory but also other stories about the Universe's origins.

Research from Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences reveals for the first time that 15-month-old babies generalize an adult’s angry behavior.

UW Biology's Dee Boersma discusses the unusual bond between humans and penguins.

Applied Mathematics and CSE Professor Emo Todorov talks about the $1,000 breakthrough he helped create.