Research

June 5, 2026

A coyote sniffs at the ground in a park or natural area

A stranger among us

A little-known parasite is circulating in local wildlife.


Dino discovery

Fossil experts dig into a duck-billed dinosaur in their Fossil Prep Lab, which can be seen up-close at the Burke Museum on the UW campus.


Trusting your gut

Do weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic provide us with a healthier metabolism? Or should we focus on feeding our gut microbiome?


June 4, 2026

Summer news from the UW

Tracking ravens, protecting rare bats, using hypnosis for chronic pain...UW researchers are at the cutting edge of discovery.


June 2, 2026

Earthquake evidence

Brian Atwater and David Yamaguchi led participants on a field trip to examine evidence of an earthquake that happened more than 300 years ago.


March 13, 2026

Making sense of science

Larissa Robinson-Cooper is researching the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy while making science accessible for young people.


March 9, 2026

Research excellence

We've compiled a few updates from the UW's world-class researchers.


March 6, 2026

The plastics around us

Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana, ’07, offers practical advice on reducing exposure to plastic particles, which can affect our health.


December 16, 2025

Christina Savvides

From "science fiction" to science reality

Better treatments are on the horizon thanks to the philanthropy-powered work of the UW Institute for Protein Design.


December 6, 2025

Ever vigilant

Installing more seismic stations allows information to reach more communities affected by earthquakes, says UW professor Harold Tobin.


December 4, 2025

Pigeon: Lost at sea

This is the story of Pigeon, the seaglider that lost its way but found home with the help of a family on a sailing trip.


Secrets of the deep

Coll Thrush brings a fresh lens to shipwrecks, connecting colonial ambition and Indigenous presence.


December 3, 2025

From survivor to scientist

A childhood hurricane set Ángel Adames-Corraliza on course for a MacArthur award.


December 2, 2025

Brunkow's brilliance

Mary Brunkow, ’83, helped uncover the gene that keeps the immune system in check.


October 14, 2025

Discovery at the edge

Ph.D. candidate Sydney Floryanzia researches solutions to brain disease, but her work is being derailed by the erosion of federal support.


September 11, 2025

Remarkable relic

"Here's a bag of clam. Go find out where the pieces go."


UW’s Climate Risk Lab connects students with future employers to deal with natural disasters

These sustainability-savvy students and faculty hope for a future where climate risk is accounted for in worldwide strategic and organizational decisions.


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.


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