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- Do you wonder whether Pacific Northwesterners have an accent?
- Are you curious what your eyes reveal about your risk of Alzheimer’s?
- Do you know what your car’s worn tires mean for coho salmon?
UW’s community of experts, researchers, artists, students and talented individuals are driven by the same curiosity and a need to channel their knowledge for good.
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Featured stories in the latest issue
A perfect 10
The Huskies are ready to make waves as the newest members of the Big Ten Conference, so you’ll want to brush up on your UW history, claims to fame and knowledge as we size up the competition on and off the field.
What birds can teach us about drones
From the complex dynamics of flocking birds to the propulsion systems of stingrays, nature holds insights for the next big engineering innovations.
Chronicling Seattle's grunge scene
Driven by UW alumni, The Rocket redefined local music journalism just in time for the Seattle sound.