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Seattle crows are so smart, they’re challenging what we know about evolution

Researchers have made startling discoveries in recent years about a crow’s ability to communicate, solve problems, remember people, and use tools. What they’re discovering about crow brains is changing how scientists understand intelligence — and bringing into question our accepted version of evolution.
Stephen Howie
UW researchers find online rumors, but no major disinformation, after Trump assassination attempt

Researchers identified no major disinformation campaign by outside actors. Instead, it's rumors that circulated spontaneously by people trying to get attention for themselves or their causes.
Ann Dornfeld

KUOW Staff
Why this UW doctor wants colleagues to ask patients if they are lonely

Medical professionals have started noting that isolation and loneliness are increasingly factors in health care, alongside smoking or exercise. One Seattle doctor urges his colleagues to ask their patients about it.
Patricia Murphy

Andy Hurst
Seattle crows, beloved and feared, may be playing us with their primate-sized brains

Seattleites have a unique relationship with the crows that roam the city's neighborhoods and parks, but for the crows, is it all about the peanuts?
Stephen Howie
Outgoing UW President Cauce reflects on the joys and challenges of 10 tumultuous years

When Ana Mari Cauce accepted the role of president of the University of Washington in 2015, she was upfront with the Board of Regents. She only planned to serve two five-year terms. Now, she's following through on that statement.
Kim Malcolm

John O'Brien
University of Washington President Cauce to retire in 2025

University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce announced she will retire at the end of her current term, in 2025. She plans to return to her faculty position as a professor of psychology.
Paige Browning

Dyer Oxley
Congrats to the class of 2024. Now, how are you going to get a job?

As the class of 2024 exits college and enters the workforce, the job market may not be exactly what they have been expecting. In fact, it can be rough out there. It might prompt some to question whether they should go for another major, or even a minor, to get an edge.
Sarah Leibovitz

Libby Denkmann
UW biochemistry professor makes list of top 100 global health leaders

Professor David Baker used to say that protein design was on the ‘lunatic fringe’ of biochemistry. Now, he’s on the TIME100 Health list.
Kim Malcolm

John O'Brien
UW student protesters vow to keep speaking out for Palestinians

The pro-Palestinian encampment first appeared April 29 and started ending quietly last week after the university administration and protesters reached an agreement.
Ruby de Luna
World

What comes next for the pro-Palestine protesters at UW?

The University of Washington reached an agreement with the leaders of an encampment of students protesting the war in Gaza. As part of that agreement, students had until 3 p.m. Monday to clear the area where they’ve been living.
Libby Denkmann

Sarah Leibovitz

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