The Department of Astronomy is accepting applications to our graduate program for Fall 2027 admissions.

The Department of Astronomy is accepting applications to our graduate program for Fall 2027 admissions.

The Department of Astronomy is accepting applications to our graduate program for Fall 2027 admissions.

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Emily Levesque (University of Washington) has been named the next Editor in Chief of the prestigious suite of AAS journals, beginning her term in August 2027.

A UW-led research team has discovered the best-preserved fossil feathers from the Mesozoic era — in fossilized dinosaur poop. Some of these feathers have featur

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An analysis of new awards suggests that as of 26 August 2026, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued 57% fewer awards in the astronomical sciences in the current fiscal year compared to the ...

When you look up at the night sky, it’s easy to think of it as static and permanent, like the stars are painted on up there and never change. But if you look really carefully, sometimes you can catch ...

The US science-funding agency is withholding $1 billion of its budget so that the money can go to a special White House project.

The US science-funding agency is withholding $1 billion of its budget so that the money can go to a special White House project.