Planets in Habitable Zones of M Dwarfs May Have Burned Away Chances for Life
New research reveals that planets in the habitable zone of low-mass stars may have long since lost their chance at hosting life because of intense…
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Researchers Reveal New Method for Studying Binary Star Systems
Using data from the Kepler spacecraft, researchers from the University of Washington confirm the first “self-lensing” binary star system. What looked at first like a…
Astronomers Develop New Method of Gauging the Atmospheric Pressure of Exoplanets
With the aid of computer simulations of the chemistry of Earth’s own atmosphere that isolate what are called “dimer molecules,” astronomers developed a new method…
Physicists Pinpoint Solid-State Triple Point in Vanadium Dioxide
In a newly published study, University of Washington researchers detail the first-ever accurate determination of a solid-state triple point in vanadium dioxide. It is well…
Researchers Unveil a Double-Stranded Method for SNP Genotyping
Researchers at Rice University and the University of Washington unveil a double-stranded method for SNP genotyping. Scientists at Rice University and the University of Washington…
Planetary ‘Runaway Greenhouse’ Climates More Easily Triggered than Previously Thought
A newly published study suggests that planetary “runaway greenhouse” climates are more easily triggered than previously thought. It might be easier than previously thought for…
Planets Orbiting Cooler Stars May Be More Likely to Remain Ice Free
New climate model research from astronomers at the University of Washington suggests that planets orbiting cooler stars may be more likely to remain ice-free than…
Astronomers Use “Characterization by Proxy” to Learn the Nature of Kepler-61
Using “characterization by proxy” and observations from the Kepler Space Telescope, researchers take a closer look at Kepler-61b, a planet orbiting near the inner edge…
Nuclear Fusion Could Power Future Human Expeditions to Mars
In a project funded through NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts Program, researchers from University of Washington and MSNW are calculating the potential for expeditions to Mars…
Listening to the Sound of Big Bang
Using new data from the ESA’s Planck Mission analysis of the CMB, physicist John Cramer from the University of Washington provides a new “high-fidelity” rendition…
Beer’s Bitter Compounds May Result in New Treatments for Diabetes and Other Maladies
Using a process called X-ray crystallography, scientists at the University of Washington have determined the precise configuration of humulones, which may result in new pharmaceuticals…
Sexual Frequency Between Married Couples Linked to Household Chores
A new study from the University of Washington shows that sex between married couples is linked to what types of chores each spouse completes. Married…
“Schrödinger’s Hat” Conceals Matter Waves Inside an Invisible Container
An international team working to understand invisibility and extend its possible applications has now devised an amplifier, “Schrödinger’s hat,” that can boost light, sound or…
Many Mammals in Western Hemisphere are Unlikely to Outrun Climate Change
A new study from the University of Washington shows whether mammals in the Western Hemisphere will actually be able to move to new areas suitable…
Portable Diagnostics Use Vibration to Move Drops of Liquid
Scientists at the University of Washington are using nanotechnology manufacturing techniques to build and refine portable diagnostics that have surfaces with tiny posts of varying…