Natural Sciences Division

Observations of nitrogen in Earth’s atmosphere by a NASA spacecraft 17 million miles away are giving astronomers fresh clues on faraway planets.

UW Biology Professor Peter Ward encounters one of the world's rarest animals, one he hasn't seen in over three decades. 

A new study from UW Psychology suggests a little guidance can help children regulate emotion, even under difficult circumstances.

Prof. P. Dee Boersma is nominated for the 2016 Indianapolis Prize, the biggest award in the field.

UW Biology Professor Dee Boersma named a finalist in recognition of her work documenting the impacts of climate change on penguins.

Recent press and social media coverage have reminded residents of the Pacific Northwest that they live in a seismically active region.

UW astronomers and friends come together for one of the most ambitious research endeavors.

A team of scientists has identified a new species of “pre-mammal” based on fossils unearthed in Zambia’s Luangwa Basin.

The commercial life sciences industry in the Seattle area isn't the only part of the sector that's booming.

The University of Washington Astronomy Department has compiled a list of their favorite places to watch meteors.

Researchers have identified a fossil found in the San Juan Islands as a dinosaur bone dating back 80 million years.

Faculty have the rare opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a scholarly or pedagogical project during sabbaticals.

How elephant dung and ivory tusk samples can help save the African elephant

A UW study offers new insight on restorative vision and the human experience.

The University of Washington has shown for the first time what the world looks like for someone fitted with a bionic eye.