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Geographic’s map drawn from UW–Madison work
National Geographic this month features a map, "A World Transformed,"depicting human impact on the Earth as detailed by UW–Madison research.
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Gene controls plant’s clock
Scientists have discovered a gene that regulates when plants flower and is critical for keeping a plant's 24-hour clock running accurately.
Deconstructing dams solves some problems, creates others
Today, fewer fish are banging their heads against these barriers, due in large part to Wisconsin's efforts to tear down dozens of deteriorating dams. Razing these structures may alleviate many wildlife headaches, but it also may create new problems, according to research from UW–Madison.
Bad dogs make news; scientist laments the preventable
In the world of dogs and their humans, Patricia McConnell is a shrink extraordinaire. Like few others, McConnell, an adjunct professor of zoology, can get into the head of a dog and gain some insight into the animal's thought process. Sadly, most of the minds she's reading these days belong to aggressive dogs, the growlers and biters that sometimes make chilling headlines as a result of attacks on humans beings.
Rethinking the evolution of limbs and digits
Developmental biologists have unexpectedly found that the genetics underpinning the formation of limbs and digits in vertebrates is distinctly different than what scientists have believed for nearly 30 years.
Study: Family income up, but inequality grows
A new study offers some good long-term news for working families in the state: family income is up. But other indicators are less positive.
Scientists develop atomic-scale memory
Scientists have made a first step toward a practical atomic-scale memory where atoms would represent the bits of information that make up words, pictures and codes read by computers.
Scientists assess shoreline development impact
To understand the ecological effects of lakeshore development on these freshwater ecosystems, UW–Madison has launched an extreme experiment - remove all the woody debris from one lake's shoreline waters and study what happens.
Vet Med sponsors dog jog
Veterinary Medicine's annual Dog Jog at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, begins in front of the School of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 Linden Drive.
Two-way turn lane improves safety
Reducing roadways from four lanes to three can increase safety and reduced costs, an engineering professor says.
Team engineers hydrogen from biomass
Chemical engineers at UW–Madison have developed a new process that produces hydrogen fuel from plants.
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Ex-cons face job barriers
Employers are extremely reluctant to take a chance on a job applicant with a prison record, no matter how qualified he may be, says a new study.
Scientists find path to potent anticancer agents
Exploring the genomes of two different but related soil microbes, scientists have found the genes that govern the production of a class of highly potent anticancer agents.
Prof outlines low-dose radiation benefits
A recent article published by emeritus professor John R. Cameron suggests that we all need more radiation for good health.
Subtract a gene and feasting mice add no fat
Scientists have created an animal that can eat a rich, high-fat diet without adding weight or risking the complications of diabetes
Drugs alter key aquatic organisms
Antibiotics also may be adversely affecting zooplankton, tiny organisms that underpin the health of all freshwater ecosystems.
UW to test for deer disease
The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has hired three employees and begun renovations on a dedicated testing lab for Chronic Wasting Disease.