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Newswise: Old and new stars paint very different pictures of the Triangulum Galaxy
Released: 11-Jan-2023 2:35 PM EST
Old and new stars paint very different pictures of the Triangulum Galaxy
University of Washington

Scientists have discovered something unexpected about the Triangulum galaxy: In this satellite galaxy, a close companion of the much larger Andromeda galaxy, old and new stars occur in separate parts of the its structure, something not seen in galaxies like our own and so far not reporter for other satellite galaxies.

Newswise: The seven-year photobomb: Distant star’s dimming was likely a ‘dusty’ companion getting in the way, astronomers say
Released: 10-Jan-2023 5:35 PM EST
The seven-year photobomb: Distant star’s dimming was likely a ‘dusty’ companion getting in the way, astronomers say
University of Washington

Astronomers discovered that the star Gaia17bpp gradually brightened over a 2 1/2-year period. But follow-up analyses revealed that the star itself wasn’t changing. Instead, it's likely part of a rare type of binary system. Its apparent brightening was the end of a years-long eclipse by an unusual, "dusty" stellar companion.

Newswise: Plastic pollution in the oceans is an equity issue, says new UW-led report
Released: 10-Jan-2023 2:20 PM EST
Plastic pollution in the oceans is an equity issue, says new UW-led report
University of Washington

A new report and upcoming international virtual event addresses the unequal burden of marine plastics on different communities. The illustrated report includes case studies from around the world and recommends future changes.

   
Newswise: Climate ‘presses’ and ‘pulses’ impact Magellanic penguins — a marine predator — with guidance for conservationists
Released: 9-Jan-2023 3:45 PM EST
Climate ‘presses’ and ‘pulses’ impact Magellanic penguins — a marine predator — with guidance for conservationists
University of Washington

Researchers have discovered how short- and long-term climate trends have impacted Magellanic penguins — a migratory marine predator — over nearly four decades. Though individual events impacted penguins in a variety of ways, both were equally important for the future survival of this population.

Newswise: Warming oceans have decimated marine parasites — but that’s not a good thing
5-Jan-2023 7:30 PM EST
Warming oceans have decimated marine parasites — but that’s not a good thing
University of Washington

Save the ... parasites? Analyzing 140 years of parasite abundance in fish shows dramatic declines, especially in parasites that rely on three or more host species. The decline is linked to warming ocean temperatures. Parasitic species might be in real danger, researchers warn -- and that means not just fewer worms, but losses for the entire ecosystem.

Newswise: Trouble falling asleep at night? Chase that daytime light, study shows
Released: 12-Dec-2022 8:00 AM EST
Trouble falling asleep at night? Chase that daytime light, study shows
University of Washington

A new study reports that college students in Seattle fall asleep later and wake up later in winter, likely because -- as the study also found -- in winter the students received less daylight exposure. The researcher say that outside in the morning, even on cloudy days, is the best way to prevent this circadian rhythm "delay."

   
Newswise: Bringing the field to students with ‘Virtual Field Geology’
Released: 8-Dec-2022 7:15 PM EST
Bringing the field to students with ‘Virtual Field Geology’
University of Washington

The Virtual Field Geology project has many goals: to make geology field experiences accessible to more people; to document geological field sites that may be at risk from erosion or development, to offer virtual “dry run” experiences and to allow scientific collaborators to do virtual visits to a field site together. While the pandemic brought new urgency to the project, its developers believe it’s part of a “new normal” for geology research and education.

Released: 5-Dec-2022 3:15 PM EST
New blood test can detect ‘toxic’ protein years before Alzheimer’s symptoms emerge, study shows
University of Washington

Researchers can detect small "toxic" aggregates of a particular protein in the blood of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and in individuals who showed no signs of cognitive impairment at the time the blood sample was taken, but who developed it at a later date.

Newswise: Strongest Arctic cyclone on record led to surprising loss of sea ice
Released: 29-Nov-2022 3:25 PM EST
Strongest Arctic cyclone on record led to surprising loss of sea ice
University of Washington

The strongest Arctic cyclone ever observed struck in January 2022. A new analysis shows that while forecasts accurately predicted the massive storm, models seriously underestimated its impact on sea ice. Results suggest places to improve forecast models in a changing Arctic Ocean.

Released: 16-Nov-2022 6:20 PM EST
Q&A: How ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ impacts financial health
University of Washington

Ed deHaan, associate professor of accounting in the University of Washington Foster School of Business, studies the impact of Buy Now Pay Later on financial health. His research finds that BNPL users faced rapid increases in bank overdraft charges and credit card interests and fees.

Newswise: More U.S. adults carrying loaded handguns daily, study finds
Released: 16-Nov-2022 5:05 PM EST
More U.S. adults carrying loaded handguns daily, study finds
University of Washington

New research led by the University of Washington finds that the number of U.S. adult handgun owners carrying a loaded handgun on their person doubled from 2015 to 2019, and that a larger proportion of handgun owners carried handguns in states with less restrictive carrying regulations.

Newswise: UW researchers find privacy risks with 3D tours on real estate websites
Released: 16-Nov-2022 2:50 PM EST
UW researchers find privacy risks with 3D tours on real estate websites
University of Washington

University of Washington researchers examined 44 3D tours in 44 states across the U.S. to look for potential security issues when personal details were included in the tour.

Released: 2-Nov-2022 11:50 AM EDT
Infants Less Likely to Contract COVID, Develop Severe Symptoms Than Other Household Caregivers
University of Washington

In one of the first studies to explore how COVID-19 specifically affects older infants, researchers from the University of Washington and at institutions at four other locations in the Western and Southern U.S. found that the number of infected people in a household was the factor most closely linked with the infant’s likelihood of being infected.

Newswise: Permanent Daylight Saving Time Would Reduce Deer-Vehicle Collisions, Study Shows
Released: 2-Nov-2022 11:50 AM EDT
Permanent Daylight Saving Time Would Reduce Deer-Vehicle Collisions, Study Shows
University of Washington

Adopting permanent DST in the United States would reduce deer-vehicle collisions and likely prevent an estimated 36,550 deer deaths, 33 human deaths, 2,054 human injuries and $1.19 billion in costs each year. Deer-vehicle collisions would decrease under permanent DST because skies would be brighter later in the evening

Newswise: Study Reveals How Ancient Fish Colonized the Deep Sea
Released: 31-Oct-2022 5:30 PM EDT
Study Reveals How Ancient Fish Colonized the Deep Sea
University of Washington

The deep sea contains more than 90% of the water in our oceans, but only about a third of all fish species. Scientists have long thought the explanation for this was intuitive — shallow ocean waters are warm and full of resources, making them a prime location for new species to evolve and thrive. But a new University of Washington-led study reports that throughout Earth’s ancient history, there were several periods of time when many fish actually favored the cold, dark, barren waters of the deep sea.

Newswise: How Low-Cost Earbuds Can Make Newborn Hearing Screening Accessible
Released: 31-Oct-2022 12:00 PM EDT
How Low-Cost Earbuds Can Make Newborn Hearing Screening Accessible
University of Washington

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington has created a new hearing screening system that uses a smartphone and earbuds.

   
Released: 26-Oct-2022 7:45 PM EDT
New Study Shows How Voting Methods Affect Group Decision-Making
University of Washington

Michael Johnson, professor of management in the University of Washington Foster School of Business, found in a new study that groups that used “multivoting” in unofficial votes were 50% more likely to identify the correct option than those that used plurality or ranked-choice voting.

   
Released: 24-Oct-2022 4:30 PM EDT
A New Approach, Not Currently Described by the Clean Air Act, Could Eliminate Air Pollution Disparities
University of Washington

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington compared three potential strategies for reducing fine particulate matter pollution disparities across the contiguous U.S.

Released: 19-Oct-2022 6:05 PM EDT
These Factors Have the Biggest Impact on Influencer Marketing Effectiveness
University of Washington

New research from the University of Washington professor Robert Palmatier examines how factors related to social media influencers, their posts and their followers impact marketing success. The study concluded that reallocating spending based on the study’s insights could result in a 16.6% increase in engagement.

Released: 17-Oct-2022 11:05 AM EDT
Q&A: UnlockedMaps provides real-time accessibility information for urban rail transit in six metro areas
University of Washington

Researchers at the University of Washington developed UnlockedMaps, a web-based map that allows users to see in real time how accessible rail transit stations are in six metro areas: Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, Toronto, New York and the California Bay Area. UnlockedMaps shows which stations are accessible and which ones are experiencing elevator outages.



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