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Red and green fluorescence microscopy images of biofilm solubility and bacteria

Tue, 08/15/2023 | UW Bioengineering

Targeting biofilms to fight pathogens

To battle deadly pathogens, bioengineering researchers are focusing on the protective biofilms that can make certain bacteria resistant to drugs.

Illustration of computer chip sending out a scanning laser to detect a car far in the distance

Thu, 08/10/2023 | UW Electrical & Computer Engineering

New eyes for self-driving cars

A UW research team has developed a new type of LiDAR technology that helps autonomous vehicles “see” distant objects.

Graphic explaining the remineralization process in a tooth

Tue, 08/08/2023 | UW News

Eliminating tooth sensitivity

A UW-developed dental lozenge could provide permanent treatment for tooth sensitivity.

Illustration of shells with starry like background

Mon, 08/07/2023 | UW Magazine

When coastal meets celestial

While some universities boast of their land grants, the UW is where you’ll find cutting-edge research and education on sea and space.

An aerial view of Cle Elum Ridge

Mon, 08/07/2023

Balancing fire and ice

To safeguard the region's vulnerable water supply, CEE researchers are working on a forest management strategy that balances wildfire prevention with snowpack preservation.

A hand holding a phone that has ChatGPT on the screen

Wed, 08/02/2023 | UW News

How much energy does ChatGPT use?

Sajjad Moazeni, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, discusses how much energy it takes to train and run large language models.

A team at the University of Washington has developed the first underwater 3D-positioning app for smart devices, such as the smartwatch pictured here.

Mon, 07/31/2023 | UW News

Underwater GPS for smart devices

A UW team has developed the first underwater 3D-positioning app for smart devices.

Illustration of a sheet of graphene onto bulk graphite

Fri, 07/28/2023 | UW News

A new twist on graphite

A UW-led research team reports that it is possible to imbue graphite, the 3D material found in No. 2 pencils, with physical properties similar to graphite’s 2D counterpart, graphene.

Headshots of three faculty members

Tue, 07/25/2023 | UW News

Washington State Academy of Sciences

Engineering faculty members Corie Cobb, Mehran Mesbahi and Yinhai Wang are among the eight UW researchers recently elected to the Washington State Academy of Sciences.

A person is holding up a cube and looking at it

Fri, 07/21/2023 | UW News

New biodegradable plastics

A UW-led research team has developed new bioplastics that degrade on the same timescale as a banana peel in a backyard compost bin.