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A writer’s retreat at ‘the center of the universe’
This summer, Washuta is a writer in residence atop the Fremont Bridge’s unused northwest control tower. -
Women divorce better than men: They’re happier, more confident and less likely to self-destruct
New research debunks the sexist stereotype that women grow bitter and jaded after separating from their husbands. -
These remarkable frigate birds can fly without landing for months at a time
On a tiny island off the coast of Mozambique, a young frigate bird emerges from his nesting place, looks north and flies off. And for 185 days, he keeps going ... for 34,000 miles. -
Extreme aviators: How do frigatebirds stay aloft for months at a time?
Researchers have examined the flight patterns of the frigatebird, one of the most accomplished long-distance fliers, to understand how such feats are feasible. -
How frigate birds soar around the doldrums
Book written by UW Biology professor. -
In Some States, Defendants Can Be Charged Hundreds of Dollars Just to Face a Jury
A good measure of how highly a government values “public safety” is the amount spent incarcerating people; a good measure of how little it values people is how much it costs an individual to be impris -
Rosetta comet carries key ingredients for life
Scientists for the first time have directly detected key organic compounds in a comet.
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Climate Scientists' Personal Carbon Footprints Come Under Scrutiny
Abigail Swann makes a point of telling students what she's doing to reduce her own carbon footprint when teaching about potential climate change solutions.
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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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A popular seafood is in danger because of one key change in the water
Mussels, the popular shellfish staple, are growing thinner shells, which could put them at great risk. -
The science of ‘Finding Dory’: University of Washington professor helps bring movie to life
The new “Finding Dory” movie takes place deep in the ocean, but it was a University of Washington professor who helped Pixar bring the film’s characters to life. -
The cost of criminalizing poverty: Column
Americans often pay for their crimes twice — first with a prison sentence, then with a lifetime of debt many will never be able to escape. -
Why can't scientists reproduce a definition of 'reproducibility'?
A survey found that, of 1,500 scientists polled, 70 percent of them had been unable to replicate another scientist's results while 50 percent had been unable to replicate even their own results. -
Even as an adult, learning a second language changes your brain
In a new study, researchers from the UW’s Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences (I-LABS) suggest that our genes and brain structure could be linked to how successfully we pick up a second language. -
Adam Summers advises Pixar on fish movements in new ‘Finding Dory’ film
If you’re heading to theaters this weekend to see the much anticipated “Finding Dory,” take note of how Mr. Ray glides effortlessly through the water.