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Part of your body has likely traveled outside the galaxy, scientist says
Intergalactic carbon makes up our bodies, says Hubble study
Carbon atoms in your body traveled 400,000 light-years in space
The carbon in our bodies probably left the galaxy and came back on cosmic ‘conveyer belt’
The carbon in our bodies probably left the galaxy and came back on cosmic ‘conveyer belt’
If planet nine exists, we’ll find it soon
More than 10,000 supernovae counted in stellar census
More than 10,000 supernovae counted in stellar census
Arts & Sciences Guide to UW Family Weekend
Rubin Observatory telescope team installs its huge mirror
Starlink satellites create light pollution and disrupt radio frequencies — and it's getting worse
Shhh! The orcas can’t hear their dinner
The biggest galaxies live in our universe's supercluster 'cities'
Scientists will study nearby galaxies to uncover galactic formation history and dark matter
Scientists will study nearby galaxies to uncover galactic formation history and dark matter
Galaxies in clusters are bigger than those flying solo in the universe
Galaxies in dense environments tend to be larger, settling one cosmic question and raising others
Galaxies in dense environments tend to be larger, settling one cosmic question and raising others
Stargazers advised to seek dark skies for optimal meteor shower viewing
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Heising-Simons 51 Peg b Postdoctoral Fellowship open for applications 
This revolutionary new observatory will locate threatening asteroids and millions of galaxies
“Starman” Fraser Wins Teaching Award
Despite global climate change, Earth is surprisingly carbon poor
Killer asteroid hunters spot 27,500 overlooked space rocks
If alien life is found, how should scientists break the news?
Subtle Seattle eclipse show couldn't outshine local enthusiasm
Cloudy weather further reduces 2024 solar eclipse visibility
Q&A: Eclipses aren’t just good for jaw-dropping views — they’re also opportunities for stellar science, says UW astronomer
Q&A: Eclipses aren't just good for jaw-dropping views — they're also opportunities for stellar science, says UW astronomer