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Life or illusion? Avoiding ‘false positives’ in the search for living worlds
Research from the University of Washington-based Virtual Planetary Laboratory will help astronomers better identify “false positives” in the search for life beyond Earth. -
Op-Ed: How to raise happy, healthy transgender kids
UW Psychology's Kristina Olson and Kate McLaughlin's new research suggests transgender children supported in their identities show positive mental health. -
The World's Smallest Penguin May Be In Danger
Dee Boersma discusses declines in Magellanic penguins in Argentina. -
Transgender kids’ mental health boosted by family support, UW study finds
Research from UW Psychology faculty show transgender children can thrive with the right support. -
Four UW scientists awarded Sloan Fellowships for early-career research
The group includes three Arts & Sciences professors: Bingni Brunton, Matthew McQuinn, and Christopher Laumann. -
University of Washington named a ‘top producer’ of Fulbright students
Almost all of the UW Fulbright scholar are majors with the College of Arts & Sciences. -
Three UW professors win Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
David Masiello is an assistant professor of chemistry and adjunct assistant professor of applied mathematics. -
UW researchers’ robot hand comes creepily close to human functionality
The team includes Emanuel Todorov from the Department of Applied Mathematics. -
Training the Brain
Psychology major Marissa Pighin, is using her experience at UW's I-LABS to better support students like herself who are diagnosed with ADHD. -
Study: men think their male classmates are smarter, even when they're not
New research suggests male students are also biased toward their male peers. This can undermine women's confidence and make them feel less included in their field. -
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.