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New dental tool can spot conditions that lead to cavities
A new University of Washington dental tool prototype uses a low-power light system to find where teeth enamel is most at risk from the acidity of plaque.
Tiny battery-free devices float in the wind like dandelion seeds
Inspired by how dandelions use the wind to distribute their seeds, a UW team has developed a tiny sensor-carrying device that can be blown by the wind as it tumbles toward the ground.
Spring quarter classes and changes to UW mask policies
Following changes to state and local health policies, masks will become optional inside most University facilities starting March 28, the first day of spring quarter.
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