Natural Sciences Division

A new paper from UW researchers describes one promising approach to coax photons into stimulating multiple electrons.

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.

Biologists at the University of Washington and the Burke Museum of History and Culture are shedding light on so-called “carnivorous bats.”

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.

UW psychology professor John Gottman and and his team study couples’ interactions to determine the key predictors of divorce.

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.

 

A Pacific Science Center exhibit features the work—and snacks—of grad students in the Department of Chemistry. 

Working with Somali community leaders, a UW psychology professor has developed a trauma intervention program for the Somali community.  

Puget Sound Business Journal visits with UW Psychology affiliate professor on his latest work.

Professor Wendy Stone from Psychology discusses her work with Sesame Street. 

A Op-Ed from UW Psychology and I-LABS faculty Allison Master, Sapna Cheryan and Andrew N. Meltzoff.

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.