Natural Sciences Division

Christian Sidor, UW biology professor and curator at the Burke, weighs in on a decade's worth of research from the Southern Hemisphere and the over 2,200 fossils collected.

A physics student explores the possibilities of quantum computing — with help from a Microsoft Research Fellowship.

A new psychology course pairs scientific research on happiness with activities that promote a positive outlook.

UW psychology professor Ione Fine's new study on female representation in high-profile journals

UW Biology Professor, Janneke HilleRisLambers – has been selected as an ESA fellow for 2018. 

Five faculty members at the University of Washington have been awarded early-career fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. 

Puget Sound beekeepers are on alert because of a beetle that's been recently found in the area. Evan Sugden, a UW biology lecturer, is quoted.

Babies are aware of what’s happening to others far earlier than you might think. Andrew Meltzoff, co-director of the UW I-LABS and professor of psychology, is quoted.

Geographically speaking, the Pacific Northwest is one of the best places in America to see tonight’s super-hyped total lunar eclipse. Meteorologically speaking? Not so much.

Skywatchers from Vancouver to Siberia shared their images of the total lunar eclipse. Julie Lutz, a UW astronomer, is quoted.

The outdoor community has made filtration a must. But a look at the scientific evidence shows that this mandate rests on a shaky foundation."

Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and UW announced the new Northwest Institute for Materials Physics, Chemistry and Technology

Cindy Roberts (2001) focuses on the well-being of polar bears and other animals in the zoo — and in the wild.

A new study shows that mosquitoes may choose who to bite based on scent.

How babies’ brains process touch builds foundations for learning.