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The new race to dominate outer space
Professor Saadia M. Pekkanen’s contribution to Forbes scrutinizes the “counterspace” technologies of countries around the world.
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How has 30 years of Microsoft Windows changed the Northwest?
Bill Radke talks with University of Washington history professor Margaret O'Mara about the impact of Microsoft on the economy and culture of the Pacific Northwest. -
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. -
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. -
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 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. -
Meet Ya Joe: A new apparel company targeting ‘tech guys’ who struggle with fashion
Retired Ex Officio CEO and UW Psychology instructor Joe Boldan introduces a new line of menswear. -
In astronomy-themed concert, Benaroya Hall launches audience to the cosmos
"Origins: Life and the Universe,” will pair live performances of new compositions with video and slideshow scenes depicting cosmic events like the Big Bang. -
If we discover life beyond Earth — even just microbes — should we protect it at all costs?
This is the topic of the NASA Astrobiology Debates, where elite college teams from across the country grapple with ethical, political and scientific questions. -
Arctic, cybersecurity — even outer space — covered in Oct. 16 Jackson School conference
The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies’ growing areas of interest and sphere of impact will be on display Oct. 16.