Science
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UW ecologists look at the impact of land-use policies on aquatic biodiversity.
Research provokes a broad conversation about narrowing conversation.
A pioneering UW entomologist helped start the insects-as-food movement.
Now a UW faculty member, renowned cartoonist and author Lynda Barry explores the genesis of creativity, teaching the powerful connection between our hands and our brains.
A Badger’s neuron research leads to a major honor.
Counting the state animal proves to be a tricky endeavor.
Dairy is not "straw hats and bib overalls" at the UW. The flagship institution in America's Dairyland draws on a long history of lacto-research, modern technology, and big data to thrive in what has become a very scientific field.
Their genesis unknown, the names of geography students mark the decades.
Family's cells lead researchers closer to curing eye disease
Maggie Turnbull ’98 has become an authority on the search for signs of extraterrestrial life — and she's done it on her own terms.
This research institute director’s recipe for success? Collaboration and a dash of humor.
Superstorm Sandy shows the capacity of UW satellite science.
And see Spot stop itching, thanks to a new method to ease dog allergies.
Modern scientific tools provide clues to an ancient species.
This year’s Go Big Read selection illuminates Marie and Pierre Curie.
A geology course first offered seventy years ago is still challenging students.
A psychopath focuses on a goal — no matter how chilling the consequences. But UW researchers have hopeful news about changing that behavior.