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Research

UW researchers turn to the tiny copepod for a big discovery, showing that gene location influences natural selection

November 21, 2025

The new study provides the first empirical evidence connecting the chromosomal location of genes to natural selection and how populations adapt to rapid environmental change.

Technology

Detecting and preventing digital abuse

November 21, 2025

UW–Madison researchers are protecting survivors from cyber stalkers by identifying vulnerabilities in popular phone apps.

Recent Sightings

A student sits at a table with fellow Badger students and smiles at the discussion taking place.

A time for Friendsgiving During Friendsgiving at the Union, Badgers celebrate the connections they've made in campus. See more

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School of Nursing

Remembering Linda D. Scott

November 18, 2025

Scott, the eighth dean of the UW–Madison School of Nursing, was a nationally recognized leader in nursing education, research and policy. She passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 69. 

Health & Medicine

UW researchers tackle diabetes from multiple angles

November 18, 2025

Researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health are working on new and improved treatments for diabetes and its complications. They're also searching for what doesn't yet exist: a cure.