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The Right Questions
Written by Eric McHenry
It was a puzzle no one could solve: How does the nose detect and distinguish 10,000 different odors? But Linda Buck’s curiosity—and tenacity—led her to the answer and ultimately to Stockholm.
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Gathering Dust
Written by Vince Stricherz
The longest round trip in human history has brought back evidence that could unlock the mysteries of the solar system.
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Meeting Ground
Written by Justin Reedy
The UW’s Newest Research Facility Brings Together Two of the 21st Century’s Leading Scientific Fields in a Setting That Will Spark Fresh Discoveries.
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The Magnificent Seven
Written by Niki Stojnic & Tricia Schug
A great university has great teachers. This year, the UW honors seven instructors from three campuses who have touched the lives of thousands.
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The World Turned Upside Down
*COLUMNS VOTES: This Month's, Impact of Your UW Education
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Medical School Tops Rankings—Again; Many Graduate Programs Rated Highly
Students Favor Medal of Honor Memorial
Milestones: Updates, Appointments, and Honors
RESEARCH: Screening May Stop Rare Diseases Before They Kill Infants
Alumni to Vote on the Impact of Their UW Degrees
New Budget Has State Investing in Higher Ed
Remembering Their Intellectual 'Home,' Couple Donates Their House to UW
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It was a puzzle no one could solve: How does the nose detect and distinguish 10,000 different odors? But Linda Buck’s curiosity—and tenacity—led her to the answer and ultimately to Stockholm. 
The longest round trip in human history has brought back evidence that could unlock the mysteries of the solar system. 
The UW’s Newest Research Facility Brings Together Two of the 21st Century’s Leading Scientific Fields in a Setting That Will Spark Fresh Discoveries. 
A great university has great teachers. This year, the UW honors seven instructors from three campuses who have touched the lives of thousands.