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Math and me: Children who identify with math get higher scores
A new study from UW I-LABS suggests how strongly children identify with math can be used to predict how high they will score on a standardized math tests. -
Shell's abandoned well and the myth of the Arctic oil land grab
"The widely proclaimed 'land rush' to the Arctic, aimed at oil and gas most of all, is a myth," writes Scott L. Montgomery, UW lecturer in international studies.
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What does Donald Trump have in common with Teddy Roosevelt?
If we really want to make sense of the Summer of Trump we should take a closer look at the Summer of Teddy, writes Margaret O’Mara, UW associate professor of history.
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A new single-molecule tool to observe enzymes at work
A UW scientific team and biotech partner have created an innovative tool to directly detect the delicate, single-molecule interactions between DNA and enzymatic proteins. -
Superpowers show their cards with military units for outer space
There are a number of ways to gauge contemporary trends in the militarization of space. One way is to look at how countries develop and test dual-use space technologies.
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Cooled down and charged up, a giant magnet is ready for its new mission.
Thanks to UW researchers, a 680-ton superconducting magnet is secure in its new home and nearly ready for a new era of discovery in particle physics. -
Monkeying Around in Remote Indonesia
For 20 years, UW students have participated in field research on a tropical island that's home to more than a thousand monkeys.
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A Stellar Anniversary for Astronomy
The Department of Astronomy celebrates its 50th anniversary with lectures, a concert, and—just maybe—an exploding star.
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Linking brains: UW scientists say they’ve done it.
UW I-LABS researchers have conducted what is believed to be the first experiment to show that two brains can be directly linked, allowing one participant to guess correctly what the other is thinking. -
‘Access to Information as a Human Right’ public conference Oct. 5
The University of Washington Center for Human Rights will hold a daylong conference Oct. 5 at the UW School of Law, underscoring a crucial international theme. -
Barbie Wants to Get to Know Your Child
Peter Kahn, professor of psychology, discuss artificial intelligence and the future of toys. -
Learn how to create an exceptional presentation
Communication professor, Philip Howard offers advice on creating effective presentations with a 12 slide outline. -
A more acidic ocean will bend the mermaid’s wineglass
New research from the University of Washington’s Friday Harbor Laboratories shows that a more acidic ocean can weaken the protective shell of a delicate alga. -
Greek tragedy: debt, high unemployment and anger
Writing from Greece, Taso G. Lagos, program director for Hellenic studies, reflects on Greek tradition and modern realities in this Seattle Times op-ed. -
UW scientists will continue studies of evolution ‘in real time’ with five-year grant renewal
Faculty members at University of Washington will share $2.25 million in research funds from the National Science Foundation to study and apply the principles of evolution "in real time."