Natural Sciences Division

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains how social distancing is difficult for those who rely on in-person support to deal with issues like addiction.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom and colleague Jevin West are featured in this article detailing their attempts to combat misinformation.

Sue Joslyn, psychology professor, discusses what the government could do to make social distancing measures and shelter-in-place orders more effective.

Julianne Dalcanton, chair of the astronomy department, explains her role in the collection of masks for medical workers.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the spread misinformation about the coronavirus, and what can be done to stop it.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains the effects of coronavirus prevention measures on mental health.

Emily Levesque, assistant professor of astronomy, explains the effect coronavirus and quarantines are having on the astronomy field.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, and Adam Kuczynski, doctoral student in psychology, discuss the importance of staying socially connected during social distancing.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, gives advice on maintaining mental health and human connection in social distancing.

Pepper Schwartz, psychology professor, explains the effects coronavirus quarantines could have on family dynamics.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses how overcrowding in airports amid coronavirus screening creates "a perfect storm for creating massive case clusters.”

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, discusses the overcrowding at airports after the travel ban and how it could be accelerating the spread of coronavirus.

After spending nearly two years studying octopuses, UW senior Joey Ullmann hopes to study them for decades more. "They're so damn cool," he says.

Jonathan Kanter, a research associate professor of psychology, explains how social distancing, while important to keep us physically healthy, can take a toll on our mental health.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom explains the science behind "flattening the curve" and why it's necessary.