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Research Expedition to Unexplored Part of the Arctic
The marine ecosystem in the ice-covered area between Greenland and the North Pole is unexplored, but it is urgent to find out how it works.
UW Faculty Member Contributes to Study of Unprecedented Rocky Mountain Subalpine Wildfires
Last fall, the Mullen fire west of Laramie raged for the better part of two months, burning more than 176,000 acres and 70 structures in Carbon and Albany counties, and in Jackson County, Colo.
Will Reduction in Tau Protein Protect Against Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementias?
Will a reduction in tau protein in brain neurons protect against Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementias?
UW Professor Contributes to Study of How Animals Adapt Habitats to Climate Change
Birds build nests to keep eggs and baby nestlings warm during cool weather, but also make adjustments in nest insulation in such a way the little ones can keep cool in very hot conditions.
Volvo Plans to Build Cars Using Fossil Fuel-Free Steel
Volvo has announced plans to manufacture cars using fossil fuel-free steel by 2026. The company is partnering with Swedish steel firm SSAB to source steel made with hydrogen.


