Fire at West Madison Agricultural Research Station
At approximately 6:30 pm on Friday, July 19, a significant fire was reported at West Madison Agricultural Research Station. Madison Fire Department and the University of Wisconsin Police Department were early on the scene. No injuries were reported.
First plasma marks major milestone in UW–Madison fusion energy research
The fusion energy device known as WHAM transitioned to operations mode this week, marking a major milestone for the yearslong research project that’s received support from the U.S. Department of Energy.
A stealth fungus has decimated North American bats but scientists may be a step closer to treating white-nose syndrome
Scientists have discovered how an invasive fungus that colonizes the skin of hibernating bats gains entry and covertly hijacks cells, taking an important step toward treatment of white-nose syndrome.
Recent Sightings
Biocore Prairie: from fire to flower At first glance, you wouldn’t guess that fire plays such an important role in shaping the wild beauty of the Biocore Prairie in the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Lakeshore Nature Preserve. See more
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Congrats Mac!
Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh has signed a five-year contract extension to continue leading the Badgers until at least 2029.
The Olympic Games are underway in Paris!
Full Badgers schedule: http://go.wisc.edu/paris2024
Today's the day!
@roselavelle and the USWNT kick off their Olympic journey against Zambia at 2:00 PM (CT)
#OnWisconsin // #OlympiansMadeHere
Here’s a good way for @UWMadison sports fans to get in the mood for tomorrow’s @Olympics debut of the U.S. women’s soccer team. Read our profile of Rose Lavelle, the former @UWBadgers midfielder now starring on the international stage.
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Stav Atir: Election 2024: Gender bias in politics
Kamala vs. Trump. That's how the two presidential candidates are most often referred to. But why use her first name… More
Events calendar
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Damnation Alley | USA | 1971 | DCP | 99 min. Director: Richard C. Sarafian7:00 pm, 4070 Vilas Hall
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Lake and river foams study reveals high PFAS levels, even though underlying water may be less contaminated
Thirty-six different kinds of PFAS compounds were analyzed in samples of both the foams and water surface microlayers of 43 Wisconsin rivers and lakes.
Federal funds awarded for biohealth, with UW–Madison leading the way
The U.S. Economic Development Administration has announced $49 million in Phase 2 funding to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, a groundbreaking initiative set to drive transformative medical innovation, workforce development and critical job growth across Wisconsin.
Printed sensors in soil could help farmers improve crop yields and save money
The researchers’ new sensors could also be used as an agricultural research tool to monitor nitrate leaching and help guide best practices for mitigating its harmful effects.