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University Faculty Lecture: Newborn screening for treatable genetic diseases
42nd Annual Lecture: 7:30 p.m., Kane Hall, Room 130
Reception: 8:30 p.m., Kane Hall, Walker-Ames Room
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In Africa, Geneticists Are Hunting Poachers
Sam Wasser's group, Center for Conservation Biology, is using DNA to convict poachers of African elephants.
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This myth people keep quoting about how bees shouldn't be able to fly is scientifically incorrect — here's why
There is a popular misconception that bees shouldn't be able to fly. A 2005 study by Michael Dickinson, then a UW biology professor, is referenced.
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Alien megastructure? Forget about it, weird star’s discoverers say after further study
The astronomers have fully ruled out that an alien megastructure might be responsible for the weirdly fluctuating light from a distant star.
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When It's Too Cold For School
This week’s cold snap revealed the sorry state of infrastructure in many urban schools. Sapna Cheryan, associate professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.
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Space dust, not aliens: Two UW astronomers assist in new research on ‘mysterious’ star
KIC 8462852 is nicknamed “Tabby’s Star” after LSU astronomer Boyajian, who discovered it with the help of citizen scientists. UW astronomers co-authored.
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A Holiday Gift to Encourage Tech Pursuits
An I-LABS study is referenced in a personal essay on girls and technology.
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Adolescents and Gender Nonconformity
A study suggests that 25% of California adolescents are gender nonconforming. Professor Kristina Olson of the UW's TransYouth Project is mentioned.
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Piercing the mystery of the cosmic origins of gold
Explore the origins of cosmic gold, written by Jérôme Margueron, a visiting scientist at the UW's Institute for Nuclear Theory.
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Putnam Fever
An annual competition puts undergraduate mathematicians to the ultimate test.
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Universities have a sexual harassment problem. Can they fix it?
Recent surveys have shown that large percentages of people working in academic fields, especially women and graduate students, have been victims of some form of sexual misconduct.
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Dee Boersma, Champion for Our Planet
Recognized as the world's foremost expert on penguins, UW Biology's Dee Boersma has dedicated her career to ensuring these charismatic seabirds thrive!
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UW astrobiologists to discuss work and introduce IMAX film, "The Search for Life in Space" at Pacific Science Center
On Wednesday, Dec. 6, three UW astrobiologists, including astronomy doctoral students, Brett Morris and Marshall Styczinski, will discuss their research at the Pacific Science Center.
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Giant black hole pair photobombs Andromeda Galaxy
It seems like even black holes can’t resist the temptation to insert themselves unannounced into photographs.
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Giving the Champagne Flute Some Well-Deserved Love and Support
Sommeliers sneer and say, “Flutes? We’re adults. We use real wine glasses.” David Gire, assistant professor of psychology at the UW, is quoted.