Northwest Science Writers Association

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NSWA 2025 Holiday Party: Explore Seattle Aquarium’s New Ocean Pavilion

We’re diving back in at the aquarium! Please join us in exploring The Seattle Aquarium’s brand new Ocean Pavilion on January 16th for our annual member meeting and holiday party. Guests will be able to explore the new space, reconnect with peers, and relax all while enjoying delicious food and drink.

More info here. Register now as spaces are limited!

Images from The Seattle Aquarium.

#nswasciwire – Recent work by our members

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Allen: Special Contacts Benefit Nearsightedness

New member Laura Allen writes about nearsightedness, its prevalence, and the introduction of special contacts to help....
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Dzombak: Extreme Heat Affects Air Travel

Rising heat levels around the world poses threats to many people and industries, now Rebecca Dzombak turns the attention to...
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Swenson: Natural Barriers Against Flooding

 In a piece for the Environmental Protection Agency, new member Kelsey Swenson pens a story on natural infrastructure to...

Kuthunur: Doubt Cast on Alien Life Signs

Sharmila Kuthunur writes that in mid-April, some researchers made the news when data from NASA’s JWST telescope was used to...
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Williams: Wild in Seattle

From David B. Williams, hails a new book, “Wild in Seattle: Stories at the Crossroads of People and Nature”. From the...
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