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DNA tests conducted by researchers from the University of Washington helped bring down one of Africa’s biggest kingpins in the illegal elephant ivory trade.
Dr. Sam Wasser, head of UW’s Center for Conservation Biology provides the latest updates on his work in Africa. -
Men and women give different answers when asked who’s the smartest in class
Dan Grunspan was studying the habits of undergraduates when he noticed a persistent trend: Male students assumed their male classmates knew more about course material than female students. -
UW scientists create ultrathin semiconductor heterostructures for new technological applications
The semiconductors created by a team of UW physicists and engineers could support new uses in clean energy and optically-active electronics. -
Caught in the act: UW astronomers find a rare supernova ‘impostor’ in a nearby galaxy
After a star explodes as a supernova, it usually leaves behind either a black hole or what’s called a neutron star — the collapsed, high-density core of the former star. -
Study: Male biology students consistently underestimate female peers
The researchers say bias in the classroom could be mitigated through measures like randomized calling during class and creating small-group discussions that are less intimidating.
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Gravitational waves detected 100 years after Einstein’s prediction
The LIGO team, which includes UW Physics faculty, opens new window on the universe with observation of gravitational waves from colliding black holes -
Café Purrrrfection
Three A&S alumni recently opened Seattle's first cat café, which brings together two Northwest favorites: coffee and kitties.
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A Tireless Advocate for Equity
Shirley Malcom (1967) has been a vocal advocate for equity in STEM fields, building on her own experiences in the sciences.
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The Trick to Finding Life on Distant Planets
Victoria Meadows, director of the UW's Virtual Planetary Laboratory, discusses whether oxygen in an exoplanet's atmosphere is a sign of living beings. -
UW biology professor is a finalist for top conservation prize
Dee Boersma is the first UW faculty member nominated for the Indianapolis Prize thanks to her lifetime work studying and advocating for penguins in South America. -
The 800 phonemes of the tiniest linguists
I-LABS' Patricia Kuhl helps explain how infants acquire language skills – by losing their ability to discriminate sounds they don’t need. -
What is your class telling you?
UW Biology's Ben Wiggins details how implicit bias negatively impacts classroom setting and what faculty can do to change that. -
Tourists: Use Your Photos To Help Galapagos Penguins
UW Biology's Dee Boersma explains how a quick photo of cute penguin can make a big difference for conservation work. -
When do children show self-esteem?
New research from UW Psychology and I-LABS shows children have a strong sense of self from a young age. -
Sam Wasser named Wildlife Crime Tech Challenge winner
Dr. Wasser, a faculty member in UW Biology, is also a finalist for a $500,000 grand prize thanks to his work in DNA tracking.