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Night skies of August hold wonders
Christopher Phillips, a research specialist in the Department of Physics, explains why there will be ideal conditions for stargazing in August.
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UW professor Ann Nelson remembered as brilliant physicist, advocate for diversity in science
From becoming an accomplished physicist to summiting mountains, Dr. Nelson spent her life focused on the next goal — and on giving others a hand along the way.
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Virtually Physics
Doctoral student Jared Canright is exploring the potential of virtual reality to explain physics concepts to UW undergraduates.
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A Brave New World for Clay
For her research into 3D printing with clay, artist Timea Tihanyi collaborates with faculty and students in mathematics and other departments.
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"Rocket Fuel" for Brain Science Research
A $16 million grant will support I-LABS research into human brain development throughout childhood.
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Back to Basics
Emeritus Professor Ben Hall's research made a profound impact on the UW, the Puget Sound region and the world.
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Fighting Penguins Lead with Their Left
Ginger Rebstock, a researcher in the Department of Biology, explains that penguins have a dominant side.
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Notice a bunny boom? Here are some reasons for the Seattle area’s recent rise in rabbits
Jim Kenagy, UW professor emeritus of biology and emeritus curator of mammals at the Burke Museum, explains why we might be seeing an uptick in bunnies in the region.
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Puget sound orcas look fatter–maybe because they've moved away
Deborah Giles of the UW's Center for Conservation Biology weighs.
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UW professors to receive 2019 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers is the highest honor given by the U.S. government to early career scientists and engineers.
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It’s a girl! Why the newest orca calf’s gender is so important
Samuel Wasser, Research Professor in Biology, explains the significance of the newest southern resident orca calf.
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Where are the endangered whales? Southern residents haven't been spotted in BC's Salish Sea
Researchers, including UW biology's Deborah Giles, are tagging chinook salmon in a bid to track their main prey
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Poachers Are Invading Botswana, Last Refuge of African Elephants
UW biology's, Sam Wasser, weighs in on new data that leaves little doubt the illegal ivory trade has reached the country.
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The Salish Sea’s orcas are late for their annual summer visit. Scientists warn it’s the latest sign something is wrong
UW biologist Deborah Giles is one of many dismayed by the latest reminder of a population on the brink.
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Misinformation is everywhere. These scientists can teach you to fight BS.
The world, according to UW professors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West, is awash in BS. So begins their popular course, which trains college students to identify and call out misinformation.