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Tracking COVID-19 in wastewater

UW researchers like Raymond RedCorn and CEE assistant professor Mari Winkler are testing wastewater at neighborhood pump stations to quickly and efficiently detect coronavirus.

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Protecting coral from climate change

UW researchers like Danielle Claar are hopeful that coral can survive record heat, if protected from other stressors.

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How the moon affects
our sleep

A new study led by UW biology professor Horacio de la Iglesia shows that lunar cycles may impact our circadian rhythms.

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Native Knowledge

ISchool assistant professor Miranda Belarde-Lewis combines research, teaching and curating to help reclaim how Native art is presented — and bring Native voices to the forefront.

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Coronavirus

UW Medicine hits COVID-19 milestones in vaccines, tests

Vaccine dose No. 100,000 is given at Harborview Medical Center; Virology Lab reports 2 millionth diagnostic test for SARS-CoV-2.

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Virtual events

Provost’s Town Hall

Join University of Washington Provost and Executive Vice President Mark Richards on March 2, 3:30–4:30 p.m. for a livestream discussion of academic excellence, the impact of the University’s work, and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Environment

ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system arriving in Pacific Northwest

The system was developed through a partnership between the UW and other West Coast universities and the U.S. Geological Survey working with state emergency managers.

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