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A hidden bias toward interracial couples
Although most white Americans self-report little to no racial bias against black people, they tend to show robust implicit, or unconscious, biases.
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KOMO Radio | UW's Pepper Schwartz on Anthony Weiner's behavior
KOMO Radio's Herb Weisbaum interviews Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the UW, about the scandal surrounding politician Anthony Weiner.
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Why do we still not know what causes PMS?
In 1931, a condition called “premenstrual tension” was described for the first time in a scientific study by gynecologist Robert Frank. -
Playing Mind Games, for Science
A question-and-answer game tests the potential for direct brain-to-brain connection.
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Bathroom battle: Parents rally behind transgender youth
I-1515 would amend the state’s discrimination law so that public and private entities could restrict “private facilities” to “biologically” male or female.
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Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ attack leaves fellow Republicans squirming (again)
Donald Trump's comments about Sen. Elizabeth Warren, calling her to "Pocahontas," have sparked a new discussion in the election dialogue. -
How to Coach Like an Olympian
Despite the time-honored tradition of coaching à la drill sergeant, the disciplinarian style is gradually shifting toward a more psychologically nuanced approach. -
Parents wrote about their transgender 5-year-old, and readers had strong reactions
Ron and Vanessa Ford are the parents of a 5-year-old transgender child. A recent UW study is referenced. -
Access to nature In urban areas is key to healthier living
Mental illnesses and mood disorders are more prevalent in urban areas partly due to reduced access to nature, according to a new UW study.
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Connecting to nature is the key to healthy urban living
The University of Washington reported that the key to healthy urban living is finding connections to nature.
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A transgender child's journey
Eight-year-old Rachel White’s transgender journey has only begun. Despite support at home and school, there is no easy path ahead. -
The gay Cuban-American breaking barriers in Washington
University leaders might talk about the virtues of diversity but they don't often embody it. -
Things you should try before breaking up because of the sex
If you’re in a relationship and things have cooled down between the sheets, don't panic. -
How to make cities happier and more sustainable
54 percent of humanity now lives in cities, and two-thirds will by 2050—we may grow increasingly disconnected from the natural world around us.
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This Behavior Is The #1 Predictor Of Divorce, And You’re Guilty Of It
UW psychology professor John Gottman and and his team study couples’ interactions to determine the key predictors of divorce.