Northwest Science Writers Association

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Save the date for NSWA’s Holiday Party

We’ve finalized the date for our annual party, which should be another unforgettable night:

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026 from 7-10 p.m.

Save the date and register HERE!

 

 

October Happy Hour

NSWA board member Lynda Mapes will host happy hour at Halcyon Brewing Company at 8564 Greenwood Ave N in Seattle on Oct. 24th at 5:30pm. Come to...

#nswasciwire – Recent work by our members

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DiCorato: Our Lines of Defense: A Look into Nasal Immunity

From new member Allessandra DiCorato, a story about a scientist diving deeper into the immune system in our nasal passages....
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Poor: AI Headphones to Help with Your Conversations

We’ve all had the frustrating experience of trying to hold a conversation during a loud party or at a noisy gathering, yet...
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Rose: Increasing Difficulty in Protecting Against Extinction

Among the most crucial environmental laws to have been in effect, the Endangered Species Act has been aiding...
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Harris: Meet the New Subsea Habit in Four Decades

Scheduled to be launched early next year, Vanguard will be the world’s first new subsea habitat in nearly four decades and...
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DeWeerdt: Autism-like Behaviors in Mice Spurred from Increased Cortical Activity in Childhood

A new finding shows that an increase, even if temporary, of cortical activity of newborn mice can lead to social-stunted...
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