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After Nobel win, neutrino endeavors snag Breakthrough Prize in Physics
The $3 million prize will be shared among the over 1,300 scientists, including University of Washington researchers. -
Sequencing algae’s genome may aid biofuel production
Gigantic blooms of algae can affect the weather and they account for 30 to 40 percent of all photosynthesis in the world’s oceans. -
The female libido pill is no Viagra
A female libido pill hit the market in October with less-than-anticipated demand. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology talks about why that demand may have been low. -
Understanding and adapting to climate change
A changing climate presents challenges for ecosystems, industry, and society. Researchers in the Department of Biology at the University of Washington are addressing those challenges and helping find solutions from the forests of Mt. Rainier to the waters of Puget Sound.
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Getting Up Close and Personal with an Earth-Sized Exoplanet
UW Astronomy Professor Rory Barnes discusses what can we learn from the discovery of GJ 1132b. -
‘Pale orange dot’: Early Earth’s haze may give clue to habitability elsewhere in space
An atmospheric haze around a faraway planet could show that the world is potentially habitable, or even be a sign of life itself. -
UW Alumnus Nilanjan Chatterjee named Bloomberg Distinguished Professor
Chatterjee, a renowned biostatistician is the 16th Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University. -
Air Force Looks to UW to Learn about Flight
Researchers study how animals move, navigate, and use their senses during flight at a new center funded by the Air Force.
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Swartz Foundation grant to boost UW research in computational neuroscience
The UW will join universities like Harvard, Columbia and Yale as Swartz-funded centers for research in this growing field of brain science. -
Symphonic SpaceFest: ‘Origins’ concert sets the Big Bang and astrobiology to music
The concert concludes the week long SpaceFest in Seattle. -
Children’s self-esteem already established by age 5, new study finds
By age 5 children have a sense of self-esteem comparable in strength to that of adults, according to a new study by UW's I-LABS researchers. -
Modern world learns from ancient civilizations in Scott Montgomery’s history of science
Scott Montgomery, a lecturer in the Jackson School of International Studies, uses a range of case studies to trace the evolution of technical thought through history. -
Star trek: astrobiologists and composers join forces for ‘Origins’
UW faculty, alumni and friends come together for a multimedia spectacle fusing dazzling images from deep space, cutting-edge research, and symphonic music. -
UW professor on Ryan's election as Speaker of the House
UW professor Christopher Parker shares his insight on the status of the House with Paul Ryan now as speaker.
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UW scientists are the first to simulate 3-D exotic clouds on an exoplanet
With support from NASA, a UW team of astronomers may one day announce our planet’s twin around a distant star.