Articles from category Research at UW
Can elves and vampires have dark skin? Counterfactual thinking in philosophy – and on the Internet
“If I’d been there with you back then, things would have turned out differently…” It’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t had thoughts like that at some point. On the…
Crayfish and fish: Can they contribute to the removal of microplastics from water?
Plastic pollution in rivers, seas, and oceans is a serious – and long-recognized – problem. It threatens the health and lives of animals. But there’s a twist: aquatic species may…
“You don’t eat meat? I’m not going on a date with you.” Gender and diet on dating apps
More than 350 million people worldwide already use dating apps and websites. Every day, they swipe through profiles of potential partners, often making split-second decisions about attractiveness. Researchers from the…
You knew exactly how this would end: The epistemic side-effect effect in Polish
If something went wrong – you knew it would. Or at least, that’s what research in experimental philosophy suggests. People are more likely to attribute intentionality to someone when the…
It feels somewhat luxurious here: are revitalized city centers in Poland still meant for the people who live there?
It feels somewhat luxurious here: are revitalized city centers in Poland still meant for the people who live there? Take Warsaw’s Praga district. Once an area many avoided after dark,…
Life-saving aid. How quickly does solidarity fade in the face of war?
Solidarity is a powerful force – especially in times of crisis and war. This was strikingly evident during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. According to a survey conducted in March 2022…
Half of Poles experienced traumatic events in childhood. How does this affect their health?
Half of Poles experienced traumatic events in childhood. How does this affect their health? Irritable bowel syndrome, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and an obsession with healthy eating do not appear…
What makes tiny molecules help bacteria transform into dangerous “Cronuses”?
Plasmids can transfer genes that make bacteria resistant to drugs and capable of causing (or exacerbating) disease. Scientists have identified such a mobile group of DNA associated with microbes that…
Street names and inequality: who do we commemorate in the city’s linguistic landscape?
A city is more than its buildings, monuments, and parks. It is also a linguistic landscape. It speaks to us through signs, advertisements, and the names of streets, squares, and…