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 biochemist wins Nobel Prize for using computers to design proteins A biochemist at the University of Washington School of Medicine has won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work in computational protein design. Ann Dornfeld
Screams of joy and... what did you just say? UW biochemist recalls getting the Nobel Prize call It's not every day a Seattle kid gets a Nobel Prize. University of Washington biochemist David Baker isn't exactly a kid anymore, but a curious spirit, sharp mind, and ground-breaking scientific discoveries got him that nod last week. Kim Malcolm John O'Brien Play AudioListen 7 mins
How brain-mapping research by Seattle scientists could help prevent Alzheimer's Research by a group of Seattle scientists may help doctors and drug companies target specific brain cells to help people keep their minds sharp as they age. KUOW Staff
Pacific Northwest’s busiest volcano predicted to erupt by end of 2025 Thanks to a dense array of sensors on the volcano’s summit and flanks, scientists know that Axial Seamount has been swelling with magma and getting taller, a sign that it’s ready to go off. John Ryan
From blubber to bone: How a whale decomposes on land The story of the Lobby Whale at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Brandi Fullwood Paige Browning Teo Popescu
Meet the beetles! These rice-sized workers clean up specimens at Seattle’s Burke Museum Very few Burke Museum visitors realize that thousands of secret workers are helping make the museum's animal specimen collection. No, it’s not a secret organization of janitors. But this team also cleans up expertly. Brandi Fullwood Paige Browning
This Seattle author tells the 'deeper truth of our species' and evolution through the female body Whether readers pick up a copy of the original "Eve" or the new YA adaptation, they'll be presented with an incredibly well-researched yet conversational and funny account of humanity. Katie Campbell
Tooth be told: Sea otters have a powerful bite Sea otters are incredible marine wrestlers, packing some serious strength under all that fluff. Brandi Fullwood Paige Browning
