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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Higgins: Tricking Your Body

New member John Higgins in their most recent piece examines a novel technique by the Fred Hutch Cancer Center called...
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Stiffler: Federal Funding Freeze Frustrates and Disrupts Science Research

Uncertainty plagues researchers in the Pacific Northwest region, which Lisa Stiffler covers in the wake of the Trump...
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Steinberg: Powering the Future

For Oregon State University, Nancy Steinberg writes about a deep examination into the minerals that are critical to many of...
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Hickey: Benefits of Whale Poop

A story by member Hannah Hickey explores a theory by University of Washington researchers that whale poop is beneficial to...
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Tompa: Suspended Animation

In their write-up for the Allen Institute, Rachel Tompa shines light on an innovative immune profiling technology called...
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