Research

Deborah Giles, research scientist at the UW's Center for Conservation Biology, explains why so many Puget Sound gray whales have died recently.

A new study from the University of Washington has found that experiencing wild nature is important for psychological well-being, especially for those who live in cities.

Victoria Meadows, astronomy professor, explains the utility of new telescope and observatory technology in the search for extraterrestrial life.

Victoria Meadows, astronomy professor, discusses new telescope and observatory technology and how it relates to the search for extraterrestrials.

Biology Professor Dee Boersma, known for her work in penguin conservation, has been nominated for the Indy Prize.

History Professor Margaret O'Mara weighs in on the cause and impact of Jeff Bezos' recent commitment of $10 billion to fight climate change.

Victoria Meadows, astronomy professor, describes observations planned with the intention of searching for extraterrestrial life.

Eric Bellm, research assistant professor of astronomy, discusses new technology is space observation.

Dave Slager, doctoral student in biology, discusses his research into the evolution of a particular crow species.

Andrew Meltzoff, psychology professor, explains the results of a study that shows that babies are more altruistic than most would think.

Biology Professor Jeff Riffell discusses how the relationship between mosquitos and Northwest orchids may have implications for the development of mosquito repellents.

Psychology professor Andrew Meltzoff explains the results of his recent study demonstrating altruism in babies.

Rory Barnes, assistant professor of astronomy, puzzles what would happen if Earth were a superplanet.

Assistant professor of geography, Bo Zhao, has created an interactive map of the spread of cornavirus.

Naja Ferjan Ramirez, an assistant professor in linguistics, weighs in on baby talk and a research-backed alternative, "parentese."