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UW astronomers collect rare evidence of two planets colliding

An oddly-behaving star led two UW astronomers to capture rare evidence of a collision between two planets in a distant solar system. The discovery could aid scientists in their search for worlds similar to our own.

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American Indian and Alaska Native peoples face increased risk for fatal police violence in and around reservations

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Instead of tracking wolves to prey, ravens remember — and revisit — common kill sites

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Video: How do plants know when to bloom? Spring flowering explained by UW chronobiologist

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How the UW is helping to restore tribal fishing stocks by harnessing satellite data to determine river temperatures.

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UW astronomers collect rare evidence of two planets colliding

American Indian and Alaska Native peoples face increased risk for fatal police violence in and around reservations

Instead of tracking wolves to prey, ravens remember — and revisit — common kill sites

Video: How do plants know when to bloom? Spring flowering explained by UW chronobiologist

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