For land conservation, formal and informal relationships influence success
During the past decade, voluntary contracts called conservation easements have become a popular method for conserving land. Read More
Study evaluates bat deaths near wind turbines
It's something of an ecological murder mystery - countless numbers of bats are turning up dead near wind farms. But what is killing them? Read More
Launch of new satellite will sharpen weather observations
From a launching pad at California's Vandenberg Air Force Base our newest weather satellite rose into orbit this morning, buoyed by know-how from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's atmospheric and space science community. Read More
Recent sightings: Personal Journeys
Both doing their best to wipe and laugh away a few tears, Odyssey Program student Beatriz Mairena-Kellman, left, shares a personal story with Pulitzer… Read More
Microscope will give UW researchers powerful view of molecular structures
A successful campus-wide partnership will bring to the University of Wisconsin–Madison a powerful new electron microscope equipped to produce high-resolution, three-dimensional images of a wide range of biological samples. Read More
Fungus causes deadly bat disease: last doubts removed
Scientists have proven that the fungus Geomyces destructans causes white-nose syndrome, a fast-spreading and highly lethal disease of bats. Read More
Dean Underwood column on ALEC published in The Nation
Dean Julie Underwood contributed to the Aug. 1-8, 2011 edition of The Nation as part of its special "ALEC Exposed" series. Read More