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September 4, 2025

Research briefs: Fall 2025

Here are five UW news and research bites worth your time, from dark matter to sea stars.

How old are you really?

The UW-created Health Octo Tool measures biological age, offering a more accurate picture of aging and a guide for living longer and healthier lives.

September 3, 2025

Too close for comfort

A UW-designed bike sensor helps cyclists steer towards safer streets.

August 28, 2025

Keeping up with the tides

Crews aboard the UW Applied Physics Laboratory's R/V Robertson deploys buoys to measure water quality and report back to coastal communities.

June 18, 2025

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Early riser

Lindsay Schwarz received the highest honor handed out by the U.S. government to scientists and engineers in independent research.

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Molar power

What happens when a UW professor breaks a tooth? The professor turns to research.

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Serving in science

From the Navy to the UW, Kristin Bennett's journey has sparked innovations in studying brain injury and research accessibility.

June 16, 2025

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Research briefs

We've plated a sampling of research bites from around the UW.

June 13, 2025

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Tick, tick...

UW researcher Alex Eisen helped Washington State develop a Tick Dashboard, alerting hikers to the pests.

June 11, 2025

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Finish your thoughts

A UW professor and organizational management expert explains why bouncing from task to task takes a toll on your brain.

June 10, 2025

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When impact really matters

In trying times, UW Impact leads the way with grassroots support for higher education.

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Science under siege

Cuts in federal funding will close labs and stall cures for UW researchers.

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Wondrous wetlands

Cryptic wetlands in the Hoh Rain Forest could be beneficial to our climate.

June 4, 2025

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Take the plunge

Members of the Golden Gardens Swim Club, many of them UW alumni, enjoy the thrills and chills of open water swimming in Puget Sound.

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Thinking outside the bot

AI expert Brian Christian explores the tricky dynamics between human behavior and artificial intelligence.

May 12, 2025

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AI bias and benefit

Graduate student Kate Glazko explores generative technology and its impact on people with disabilities.

May 8, 2025

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An outspoken approach

UW Tacoma professor Carolyn West, a leading authority on relationship violence, is savvy about discussing domestic violence in her media appearances.

March 19, 2025

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Giving trees

UW Facilities' Salvage Wood Program provides new homes for felled trees on campus. A new grant creates even greater possibilities for students.

March 17, 2025

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Nurturing the whole child

Researchers at the UW Center for Child & Family Well-Being create practical tools to improve mental health for parents, caregivers and young people.

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Hard science, soft skills

A new endowed faculty fellowship at UW Bothell empowers astrophysics professor Joey Shapiro Key to make STEM topics more appealing and accessible.