Research

In the wake of a hack of Ashley Madison, a dating site that caters to married folks looking to cheat on their spouses, the Washington Post asks: Are humans even meant to be faithful to one partner?

A new study from UW Psychology suggests a little guidance can help children regulate emotion, even under difficult circumstances.

Protecting African-Americans from state-sanctioned violence remains “an unmet challenge for civil rights groups committed to racial equality.” 

UW Biology Professor Dee Boersma named a finalist in recognition of her work documenting the impacts of climate change on penguins.

Recent press and social media coverage have reminded residents of the Pacific Northwest that they live in a seismically active region.

William Rorabaugh is a University of Washington professor of history and author of several books. He answered a few questions about his latest book.

UW astronomers and friends come together for one of the most ambitious research endeavors.

A team of scientists has identified a new species of “pre-mammal” based on fossils unearthed in Zambia’s Luangwa Basin.

In The Shape of the New, two UW professors share four 'big ideas' that shaped the modern world.

Researchers have identified a fossil found in the San Juan Islands as a dinosaur bone dating back 80 million years.

Faculty have the rare opportunity to fully immerse themselves in a scholarly or pedagogical project during sabbaticals.

New research has found that a third of Americans are informal caregivers, putting in 1.2 billion hours per week.

A pair of professors say the persistence of racism rests in part on the inability of moderate conservatives to recognize its continued negative effects.

How elephant dung and ivory tusk samples can help save the African elephant

Seattle is home to one of the most vibrant Sephardic Jewish communities in the country, and UW professor Devin Naar is working to keep its dying language, Ladino, alive.