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Seaweed-infused cement could cut concrete’s carbon footprint
Researchers at the University of Washington and Microsoft developed a new type of low-carbon concrete by mixing dried, powdered seaweed with cement. The seaweed-fortified cement has a 21% lower global warming potential while retaining its strength.
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The University of Washington’s STAR Lab has partnered with the Yakama Nation to deploy a smart traffic sensor at Washington’s deadliest intersection — using real-time data and machine learning to prevent crashes and save lives.
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- [priv] A new observatory in Chile releases some of its first images | NPR4 hours ago
- New study shows Seattle-King County life-saving programs improving | Northwest News Radio4 hours ago
- Can Seattle own the AI era? We asked 20 investors and founders to weigh the city's startup potential | GeekWire5 hours ago
OPINION AND ANALYSIS
Written by UW researchers, faculty and graduate students
- Opinion: Stop studying Lake Washington Boulevard traffic safety and just act | The Seattle Times3 days ago
- Opinion: Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ reimagines AI through a black girl’s lens | Forbes1 month ago
- Analysis: Could Iran really make a nuclear weapon? | Forbes1 month ago
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In the field: UW researchers bound for Alaska’s earthquake-impacted marshlands
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President Cauce names Jason Campbell interim senior vice president for Finance, Planning and Budgeting and chief financial officer
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Pat Tillman Foundation names Stephanie Mitchell and Brian Riley in class of 2025 scholars
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