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The Seattle MacArthur Fellow who teaches common sense to computers

UW researcher Dr. Yejin Choi has spent a career pursuing 'risky' AI research that bridges the communication gap between humans and technology.

Hannah Weinberger

/ November 1, 2022

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Culture

The safe return of two bonsai trees restores a piece of Japanese American history

One tree stolen from the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way began as a seed in a tin can at a World War II internment camp.

Hannah Weinberger

/ February 13, 2020 /

Updated at 11:13 a.m. on February 14, 2020

Environment

This three-decade mission to catalog local fish turned into a literary work of art

Our waters contain many unknowns. These Washington researchers have made sure that the identities — and vivid colors — of the fish that live beneath the surface aren't among them.

Hannah Weinberger

/ June 17, 2019

Culture

A walk through Ravenna, now and then

In Seattle's Ravenna neighborhod, from top: new urban housing, the Varsity Restaurant, and National Barricade's wares. (Steve Scher)

Steve Scher

/ August 10, 2007

Culture

Waking up with the Pike Place Market

(1) The lottery for day stalls. (2) Donuts! (3) The seafood is ready. (4) A broken tile. (5) The market empty, but not for long. (6) Fruit ready for sale. (All: Steve Scher)

Steve Scher

/ June 26, 2007