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University of Washington

Orbital paths of Earth and asteroid 2022 SF289

Scientists successfully test algorithm for identifying potentially hazardous asteroids

A new technique for finding potentially hazardous asteroids before they find us has chalked up its first success. In this… Read More

UW researchers develop promising ‘bioplastic’ that can decompose like a banana peel

Plastic trash is everywhere in the environment. Bottles made from fossil fuels litter the side of the road, screw caps… Read More

UW gets $10M grant for semiconductor workforce development and research

The University of Washington is getting a funding boost for semiconductor workforce development and research, thanks to a $10 million… Read More

Despite new affirmative action ban, universities and tech programs pledge commitments to diversity

Universities and their computer science and engineering programs have been striving for years to boost the diversity of their student… Read More

University of Washington researchers develop smaller, cheaper form of LiDAR technology

Devices that move and operate in physical space need sensors to read their environment. One such sensing technology, LiDAR, has… Read More

Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones in "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny"

Indiana Jones and the Last Movie: Why archaeologists say he’s ancient history

As the world’s best-known fictional archaeologist goes after what may be his last ancient mystery in “Indiana Jones and the… Read More

University of Washington team detects atomic ‘breathing’ for quantum computing breakthrough

Most of us don’t think of atoms as having their own unique vibrations, but they do. In fact, it’s a… Read More

Illustration: Cutaway view of Enceladus with water spewing from surface

Scientists trace phosphates to Enceladus, boosting outlook for life on Saturn’s moon

Phosphorus, an essential ingredient for life as we know it, has been detected for the first time in water samples… Read More

Tech Moves: Ex-Philips CEO joins Absci board; AWS exec departs; and more

— Vancouver, Wash.-based AI drug design and development company Absci named Frans van Houten to its board of directors. A… Read More

This Univ. of Washington startup wants to automate college admissions counseling

A student-led startup at the University of Washington wants to help high school students apply to college through a platform… Read More

How the Univ. of Washington aims to make online systems and content more accessible

Taking small steps to make digital content more accessible can make a big difference. That was one takeaway from the… Read More

Tech Moves: Hootsuite adds execs; Institute for Protein Design names new leader

— Hootsuite hired two new execs: Chief Revenue Officer Jessica Hartigan and Chief Customer Officer Ellen Terchila. Hartigan previously worked… Read More

Wood or would not? Earthquake test to study how 10-story timber building stands up to Seattle shake

If the idea of a Seattle earthquake gives you the shakes, this test might be right up your alley. Researchers… Read More

University of Washington students show off their startup ideas at DubHacks Next demo day

Students from the University of Washington’s DubHacks Next startup program pitched their projects on Monday night, showing off ideas including… Read More

Podcast

A mysterious Twitter suspension, weird AI hallucinations, and David Bowie’s crystal ball

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we’re joined by a University of Washington professor whose Twitter account was abruptly suspended… Read More

PNNL quantum researchers adjust dilution refrigerator

Tech leaders size up what it’ll take to turn Pacific Northwest into a ‘Quantum Valley’

California’s Silicon Valley may rule the roost for internet startups, and Kendall Square in the Boston area may set the… Read More

Univ. of Washington jostling for a slice of R&D funding from the CHIPS and Science Act

The University of Washington is chasing research funding unleashed by the CHIPS and Science Act, signed into law in August by President… Read More

Winning team at UW pitch competition wants to disperse fertilizer on farms via autonomous planes

A group of students at the University of Washington are launching a startup that helps farmers monitor and upkeep their… Read More

University of Washington professors on using ChatGPT in the classroom

AI-powered chatbots are already changing how professors teach, said University of Washington educators during a panel discussion Wednesday. “Our role… Read More

Lessons in virtual reality: What these computer science students built (and learned) in 10 weeks

The tech world is abuzz about artificial intelligence, but there’s still plenty to learn and accomplish in virtual and augmented… Read More

Website takes bloom to provide latest info on when to visit UW’s iconic cherry blossoms

The beloved cherry blossoms at the University of Washington in Seattle haven’t popped into full splendor yet, but a new… Read More

Ballmer Group giving $43M to UW and others to boost early childhood education

The Ballmer Group is giving a $43 million boost to early childhood education in Washington state with gifts directed toward… Read More

UW prevails in lawsuit filed by developer that lost bid to build new clean energy research facility

The University of Washington will move ahead with a building envisioned as a gateway into a reimagined part of its… Read More

Secretive new startup focuses on off-road autonomous vehicles, led by UW robotics experts

A University of Washington professor and expert in machine learning and robotics is leading a new company focused on off-road… Read More

Endometriosis test wins top prize at Univ. of Washington health innovation competition

University of Washington students developing a potential test for endometriosis took home the top prize Thursday at the 8th annual… Read More

Global experts urge increased research into geoengineering, a Hail Mary for climate change

Geoengineering is the in-case-of-emergency-break-glass response to climate change. It means taking action to alter the atmosphere to reflect the sun’s… Read More

UW forms medical data science institute focused on AI, machine learning, healthcare

There’s a new institute brewing at the University of Washington at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning and healthcare.… Read More

Europa's surface

Scientists create new types of salt crystals that could exist on Europa

A prime target in the search for extraterrestrial life is Europa, a moon of Jupiter that’s covered with a sheet… Read More

IonQ Forte quantum system

Are quantum computers for real? So far, the uncertainty principle rules the day

Do full-fledged quantum computers already exist, or will it be a decade before they come into being? Will they have… Read More

ChatGPT goes to college: Here’s how the UW says professors should deal with AI in the classroom

The sudden rise of ChatGPT — the AI-powered chatbot released by OpenAI last fall — has educators across the country rethinking… Read More

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