Genomic dark matter solves butterfly evolutionary riddle
New study led by Biology's Luca Livraghi reveals how an unexpected genetic mechanism influences the evolution of butterfly wing coloration.
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A new academic center focused on improving affordability and outcomes in U.S. higher education, especially for students of color and low-income students, launched at AU in partnership with GWU.
Prestigious Arthur S. Flemming Awards Marks 75 Years of Recognizing Excellence in Government Service
Twelve public servants from federal agencies will be honored at the 75th Arthur S. Flemming Awards by GWU’s Trachtenberg School for excellence in sciences and leadership.
Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at GWU launches a 3-year residency for For Freedoms, an artist-led collective using art for civic engagement and direct action.
Fossil hotspots in Africa obscure a more complete picture of human evolution
Anthropology's Andrew Barr and Bernard Woods' study shows how the mismatch between where fossils are preserved and where humans likely lived may influence our understanding of early human evolution.
GW's Regulatory Studies Center Launches Congressional Review Act Dashboard
The Regulatory Studies Center announces the launch of its groundbreaking Congressional Review Act Dashboard.
Historical Emergence of Periodical Cicadas From Brood XIX
Biology's John Lill discusses the emergence of Brood XIX in Missouri and Arkansas, two of 17 states set to witness this historical insect phenomenon this spring.
AI in Political Campaigns: How it’s being used and the ethical considerations it raises
Director of School of Media and Public Affairs Peter Loge says that AI is now widely used in political campaigns, but its use can undermine public trust in the long term.
Online Hate Thrives and Survives on Smaller Social Media Platforms, Study Finds
GW Physics Department research published in the journal npj Complexity shows that online hate thrives because of a hidden inner web of many small social media platforms.
A GW research team led by Professor of Political Science Andrew Thompson conducted an experiment to try to tap into top of mind ideas about the changing demographics in the US.