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Dog aging study aims to help extend lifespans
An ongoing study out of the University of Washington hopes to yield new understanding of how and why the signs of aging happen, and potentially help to extend the lives of dogs. -
Burke Museum breaks ground on new building for Washington state museum
More than 500 people gathered May 18 on the UW Seattle campus to celebrate the start of construction on the New Burke Museum.
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Alien civilizations may number in the trillions, new study says
New research suggests that more planets in the Milky Way galaxy may harbor advanced civilizations than we previously imagined. -
Editorial | It’s a dog’s life? That could be great
The big news this week is that dogs are being used to test a drug that might help humans live longer. -
Dogs test drug aimed at humans’ biggest killer: Age
A drug that slows aging might instead serve to delay the onset of several major diseases at once. Research by the UW's Matt Kaeberlein and Daniel Promislow is featured.
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Highly conductive shark jelly could inspire new tech
A team of scientists from UC Santa Cruz, the University of Washington, and the Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason looked into the properties of the jelly.
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US-India collaboration finds molecular signatures of severe malaria
New work from UW researchers, including Pradipsinh Rathod from Chemistry, can help predict severe malaria disease in adults. -
UW researchers unleash graphene ‘tiger’ for more efficient optoelectronics
A new paper from UW researchers describes one promising approach to coax photons into stimulating multiple electrons. -
Cultivating Discovery
A new video shows how we are giving the next generation of scientists a head start by empowering them to do original research as undergraduates.
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Skull specializations allow bats to feast on their fellow vertebrates
Biologists at the University of Washington and the Burke Museum of History and Culture are shedding light on so-called “carnivorous bats.” -
Brain pattern predicts how fast an adult learns a new language
New findings by scientists at the University of Washington demonstrate that a five-minute measurement of resting-state brain activity predicted how quickly adults learned a second language.
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This Behavior Is The #1 Predictor Of Divorce, And You’re Guilty Of It
UW psychology professor John Gottman and and his team study couples’ interactions to determine the key predictors of divorce. -
Greenhouse Plants on the Move
UW Biology’s rare and diverse plant collection is moving to a temporary greenhouse space donated by Amazon during the construction of the new Life Sciences Complex.
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Who Knew Catalysis Could Be So Much Fun?
A Pacific Science Center exhibit features the work—and snacks—of grad students in the Department of Chemistry.
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A Tailored Approach to Trauma Intervention
Working with Somali community leaders, a UW psychology professor has developed a trauma intervention program for the Somali community.