Natural Sciences Division

An international team of scientists — led by researchers from the University of Washington and two other institutions — has announced that a new compound to fight malaria is ready for human trials.

Tell a guy he’s scoring lower in a masculinity test, and watch the lies begin — about the number of his sexual partners, his handiness and even his height, concludes a study by UW psychologists.

UW astronomers and their partners have started plans to launch a sort of supersize version of the Hubble Space Telescope that will look for life beyond Earth.

The UW-based Conservation magazine has won a gold award in a national competition sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

One of the questions raised by climate change has been whether it could cause more species of animals to interbreed.

A team of UW astronomers propose a new type of mission to crack some of the universe’s most intriguing mysteries and search for life on distant worlds.

DNA analysis and the work of Biology's Sam Wasser has proved a game changer in wildlife crime investigation.

UW's Conservation Canines are back on the case, helping researchers discover the interrelationships of wolves and other carnivores in Eastern Washington.

The world's clocks ticked an extra second on Tuesday, marking a so-called leap second so atomic clocks could match the earth's rotation.

Psychology Professor Kristina Olson discusses the importance of inclusivity and youth particularly for those who are transgender.

A team of University of Washington researchers has engineered yeast cells (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) that can “talk” to one another.

A team of UW biologists has identified a key mechanism plants use to decide when to release their floral scents to attract pollinators.

A UW Biology study finds Argentinian hunter-gatherers without electricity sleep longer than those with power.

Science confirms what we know to be true: Making a dude feel "feminine" is probably going to make him defensive

Department of Astronomy Professor Andrew Connolly discusses innovation, big data, and answering the biggest questions of the universe.