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GW Researchers Contribute to Global Effort to Identify Extraordinary Astrophysical Event
Three astrophysicists from the George Washington University are part of a global group of scientists who collaborated on identification and study of the first confirmed observation of two merging neutron stars, a so-called kilonova.
No Tricks or Treats: Just Halloween Advice from GW Experts
The George Washington University has experts available to provide commentary about Halloween.
GW Extremism Tracker: Three New Individuals Identified in September for Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 133 to 136, according to updated research from GW’s Program on Extremism.
Contemporary Fiber Art from 36 Artists Featured in New Exhibition at the GW Museum and Textile Museum
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Scientists Find ‘Painting Gene’ Influences Pattern, Evolution of Butterfly Wings
An international team of scientists have made a breakthrough in understanding how genetics and evolution work in concert to shape biodiversity by investigating the complex color patterns of butterfly wings.
GW Launches New Tip Sheet on Political Twitter Activity
Researchers at the GW launched a new weekly recap of political activity on Twitter.
Is American Democracy Really At Risk? New GW Project Quantifies Threats to System
Among a steady stream of political hyperbole from both the Trump administration and its detractors, a new GW faculty project seeks to measure and quantify whether the current political climate, including the presidency of Donald J. Trump, actually threatens American democratic institutions.
GW Extremism Tracker: Two New Individuals Identified in August for Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 131 to 133, according to updated research from the GW Program on Extremism.
Severe Weather Experts
The George Washington University has experts available to comment on various topics relating to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and the effects of Hurricane Irma.
Sustainability in Fashion, Textiles on View in New Exhibition Featuring Innovative Designers at the GW Museum and Textile Museum
Textile and apparel manufacturing is one of the most polluting industries in the world, and a new exhibition at the George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum will explore the work of three innovative designers focused on sustainability and reducing waste in the design process.
New GW Battleground Poll Finds Widespread Public Concern About President Trump’s Behavior
There is widespread national concern about President Donald Trump’s public discourse and behavior, according to the latest GW Battleground Poll.
Defense Writers Group Moves to GW, Joins New Project for Media and National Security
The Defense Writers Group, an association of defense and national security correspondents with 50 member news organizations from around the globe, will move to GW and become part of the new Project for Media and National Security.
GW Extremism Tracker: Three New Individuals Identified in July for Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 128 to 131, according to updated research from the GW Program on Extremism.
Scientists Design Solar Cell that Captures Nearly All Energy of Solar Spectrum
Scientists have designed and constructed a prototype for a new solar cell that integrates multiple cells stacked into a single device capable of capturing nearly all of the energy in the solar spectrum.
GW Extremism Tracker: Three New Individuals Identified in June for Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 125 to 128, according to updated research from the GW Program on Extremism.
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New Study Describes How Surface Texture Can Help or Hinder Formation of Ice Crystals
GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 122 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
Study Finds Bonobos May Be Better Representation of the Last Common Ancestor with Humans than Common Chimpanzees
GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 117 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 115 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
Researchers Design Facial Recognition System as a Less Invasive Approach to Tracking Lemurs in the Wild
GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 114 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
New study finds evolution of brain and tooth size were not linked in humans
Americans’ Likeliness to Believe in Climate Change Connected to Geographic Location and Local Weather Events, Study Finds
New Study Describes How Surface Texture Can Help or Hinder Formation of Ice Crystals
A new study examining how ice forms from pure water found that the geometry of the surface that water is on can have an effect on whether or not it freezes, suggesting that surface geometry plays an important role in ice formation.GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 122 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 117 to 122, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.Study Finds Bonobos May Be Better Representation of the Last Common Ancestor with Humans than Common Chimpanzees
A new study examining the muscular system of bonobos provides firsthand evidence that the rare great ape species may be more closely linked, anatomically, to human ancestors than common chimpanzees.GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 117 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 115 to 117, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 115 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 114 to 115, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.Researchers Design Facial Recognition System as a Less Invasive Approach to Tracking Lemurs in the Wild
A team of researchers has developed a new computer-assisted recognition system that can identify individual lemurs in the wild by their facial characteristics and ultimately help to build a database for long-term research on lemur species.GW Extremism Tracker: US Officials Charged 114 People with Offenses Related to the Islamic State Group Since March 2014
The number of charges related to the Islamic State group issued in the United States since March 2014 increased from 113 to 114, according to updated research from the George Washington University’s Program on Extremism.New study finds evolution of brain and tooth size were not linked in humans
The finding suggests that our brains and teeth did not evolve in lock step and were likely influenced by different ecological and behavioral factors.Americans’ Likeliness to Believe in Climate Change Connected to Geographic Location and Local Weather Events, Study Finds
A new study finds local weather may play an important role in Americans’ belief in climate change.Office of Media Relations
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