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Safeguarding the planet

Research at the UW College of the Environment drives solutions that improve quality of life, protect our natural resources and help ensure a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone.

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An earthquake warning in your hand

Rumblings started underground — and phones lit up. Developed in a UW-based partnership, the ShakeAlert system sent real-time warnings just seconds before the shaking began.

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3D vision for surgical precision

Researchers from the UW and UW School of Medicine have developed a solution to help surgeons perform safer, more complete and more precise procedures in the sinus and skull.

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PULLING SALMON DNA OUT OF THIN AIR

UW researchers proved that environmental DNA can move between air and water — a breakthrough for tracking endangered and invasive species, and for protecting Pacific Northwest salmon populations.

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Husky women's basketball players dressed in black UW gear celebrate the announcement.

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Let’s dance! Huskies earn NCAA Tournament bid

For the second straight season, the Washington women’s basketball team is NCAA Tournament bound. The Huskies will meet 11th-seeded South Dakota State on Friday.

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