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How Indigenous knowledge and science can work together to communicate about climate.

State Outreach

Milwaukee taps UW–Madison research to replace highest-risk lead pipes

The Area Deprivation Index, a free online tool, helps municipalities and organizations target their limited resources in addressing public health challenges.

Research

UW–Madison researchers identify therapeutic target for dangerous fungal infections

The discovery could prevent against Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus and global public health threat that spreads in hospitals and other care settings.

State Outreach

Four Northwoods towns unite to rebuild EMS — and cut response times in half

With support from UW–Madison’s Wisconsin Office of Rural Health, Vilas County communities replaced a strained volunteer system with a 24/7 paramedic service.

Recent Sightings

Wilcots wears a Badger red sweatshirt and serves pre-packaged ice cream cups to two employees.

A sweet thank-you for UW employees Campus leaders served up dessert — and their thanks — during the annual employee appreciation Ice Cream Social. See more

Photo by: Bryce Richter

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Dr. Christian Capitini has been named the next director of @UWCarbone. Also marks the advancement of a unified strategy and integrated model for cancer care, research, and training with the school and @UWHealth. Full details:

Christian Capitini named director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center - School of Medicine and Public...

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Can late-night phone habits help us better understand suicide risk?

#UWMadison researchers at @healthyminds used AI to study millions of smartphone screenshots, offering new insights into moments of vulnerability and connection.

Center for Healthy Minds Researchers Use AI and 7.5M Screenshots to Understand Suicide Risk

The latest findings in this first-of-its-kind study show nighttime smartphone behavior can be an indicator of suicidal thoughts.

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Wisconsin Women’s Basketball @BadgerWBB ·

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Thank you seniors ❤️

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Cycles in the growth and decay of Antarctica’s ice sheets once shaped marine biological productivity thousands of miles away in the subtropical ocean, according to new research led by scientists at #UWMadison.