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The Smell of Salt Air
UW researchers find that chemistry thought to be restricted to sea spray occurs in air nearly 900 miles from any ocean. More >
The Anthropology of Garbage
Dr. Jason De Leon studies discarded items from one of the world's largest ongoing modern-day migrations. More >
Engage Speaker Series
Graduate students in science get a chance to describe their research in plain language to general audiences. More >

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Pac-10 Champs!

Congratulations to the UW men's basketball team! 2009-2010 Pac-10 tournament champions! Quincy Pondexter scored 18 points, Isaiah Thomas added 16 and Washington rallied from a late deficit to win the tourney with a thrilling 79-75 victory over California on Saturday. Go Huskies »
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News from the University of Washington

Conservationists urge treaty panel to reject ivory sale
A team of conservationists, led by a UW conservation biologist, writing in Science says relaxing a moratorium on ivory sales could lead to increased slaughter of elephants throughout Africa. UW News »
UW research team finds one in 16 Seattle drivers yakkin' on the phone
Cell phone use peaked on Thursdays, Fridays and during afternoon rush hour, when the ratio was one in 13. UW News »
Fossil pushes back the age of dinosaurs
A team of paleontologists that includes Christian Sidor from the UW has discovered a dinosaur-like animal living 10 million years earlier than the oldest known dinosaurs. NPR | U.S. News & World Report | UWeek »
Researchers discover gene that affects susceptibility to tuberculosis
The gene appears to orchestrate pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses. When these are in correct balance, the body can fight the TB pathogen without harming itself. An imbalance causes problems. UW News »
Bioengineering student awarded prestigious Luce Scholarship
Jesse Burk-Rafel is the first UW undergraduate to be awarded the scholarship since 1977. The program is designed to raise awareness of Asia among young American leaders and funds a stipend, language training, and places scholars in professional worksites in Asia. UWeek »
UW receives recognition for community service
The UW has been named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement. UWeek »