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Longer body size means more female calves for baleen whale moms

University of Washington researchers found, in historical whaling data, that longer baleen whale mothers were more likely to birth female calves than males. These results run contrary to a leading evolutionary theory that suggests that fit mothers will benefit more from male offspring.

More bees please: 8 new-to-Washington species identified

After schools instituted universal free meals, fewer students had high blood pressure, UW study finds

Q&A: Insect pollinators need more higher-quality habitats to help farmers, new research says