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Over 30 years of dentistry, Sami Dogan has treated just about every kind of tooth ailment. Cavities are simple to fill. Dental implants have become routine. But there’s one problem, he said, that annoys even the most experienced dentists:…

We use plastics in almost every aspect of our lives. These materials are cheap to make and incredibly stable. The problem comes when we’re done using something plastic — it can persist in the environment for years. Over time, plastic will…

At first, some parents were wary: An audio chatbot was supposed to teach their kids to speak positively to themselves through lessons about a superhero named Zip. In a world of Siri and Alexa, many people are skeptical that the makers of…

For decades, scientists have been probing the potential of two-dimensional materials to transform our world. 2D materials are only a single layer of atoms thick. Within them, subatomic particles like electrons can only move in two…

Even for scuba and snorkeling enthusiasts, the plunge into open water can be dislocating. Divers frequently swim with limited visibility, which can become a safety hazard for teams trying to find each other in an emergency. Yet even…

A clean energy revolution is under way in Washington state, and the University of Washington is well positioned to be its epicenter.Fueled by increasing demand for new generations of solar cells and batteries — buoyed by investments from…

Light rain didn’t dampen spirits for this year’s graduates and their proud friends and family members. More than 7,000 University of Washington graduates of the Class of 2023 participated in Saturday’s 148th Commencement on Alaska…

The University of Washington today announced that PepsiCo will become its official beverage partner beginning July 1.PepsiCo’s relationship with the UW is built on a commitment to enhancing the student experience, innovating around…

An international team including a University of Washington scientist has found that the water on one of Saturn’s moons harbors phosphates, a key building block of life. The team led by the Freie Universität Berlin used data from NASA’s…

If you’ve ever thought you may be running a temperature yet couldn’t find a thermometer, you aren’t alone. A fever is the most commonly cited symptom of COVID-19 and an early sign of many other viral infections. For quick diagnoses and to…