Partnership gives federal, local fire managers a powerful tool
CALS teams up with the USDA Forest Service to create maps of the wildland / urban interface.
Engineers visualize electronic memory as it fades
While the memory inside electronic devices may often be more reliable than that of humans, it, too, can worsen over time. Now a team of scientists from UW–Madison and Argonne National Laboratory may understand why. The results are published in the early online edition (May 23) of the journal Nature Materials.
UW-Madison technology enhances WWII memorial experience
Thousands of veterans and their families will attend the Memorial Day weekend dedication of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
UW-Madison scientists find a key to cell division
A cellular structure discovered 125 years ago and dismissed by many biologists as "cellular garbage" has been found to play a key role in the process of cytokinesis, or cell division, one of the most ancient and important of all biological phenomena.
Milky Way churning out new stars at a furious pace
Some of the first data from a new orbiting infrared telescope are revealing that the Milky Way - and by analogy galaxies in general - is making new stars at a much more prolific pace than astronomers imagined.
UW graduates first high-school class of tech leaders
UW-Madison's Information Technology Academy (ITA) has graduated its first class of 13 students. Now finishing their senior year in high school, the students plan to continue their education at two-year and four-year institutions, with eight enrolling at UW–Madison.
Political scientist Kettl to depart for Pennsylvania
Don Kettl, an expert in public management and a well-known political analyst, plans to leave his professorship at UW–Madison to take a faculty job at the University of Pennsylvania.
Marathon to disrupt campus traffic
An estimated 3,000 Mad City Marathon runners will wind their way through parts of the UW–Madison campus and the UW Arboretum Sunday, May 30.
Study shows that genes can protect kids against poverty
For children growing up poor, money isn't the only solution to overcoming the challenges of poverty. The genes and warm support received from parents also can buffer these children against many of the cognitive and behavioral problems for which poverty puts them at risk.
Cranberry breeding program may soon bear fruit for growers
A cranberry variety developed by UW–Madison scientists with the help of local cranberry growers is now poised to give those same growers a competitive edge.
AT&T gift aids streaming media education effort
Already a national leader in the use of streaming media in higher education, UW–Madison is poised to enhance its services, thanks to a gift from AT&T.
National nanotech expert to address UW–Madison conference
Jeffrey P. Schloss, an expert in the application of nanotechnology in the health-care field, will be the keynote speaker at "Bionanotechnology," the second annual Wisconsin Nanotechnology Conference, which will be held Thursday, June 3, at UW–Madison.
Starburst eye of a galaxy produces a cosmic shower
Combining images from orbiting and ground-based telescopes, an international team of astronomers has located the eye of a cosmic hurricane: the source of the 1 million mile-per-hour winds that shower intergalactic space from the galaxy M82.
Conference examines managing information in digital age
How information is distributed, stored and processed in the digital age will be the subject of an international conference at UW–Madison on Monday-Friday, May 24-28.
Wisconsin veterinary school gains renowned equine surgeon
One of the nation's first veterinarians to use arthroscopic surgery in equine practice, Joe Foerner, will provide surgical services to the UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine every other Friday, beginning May 21.
Winner of Gandhi Peace Prize to speak
A.T. Ariyaratne, winner of the Gandhi Peace Prize and founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, will offer a free public lecture at 7 p.m. Monday, May 24, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 1609 University Ave.
Low-income adults complete first stage of post-high school odyssey
Through the Odyssey Project, students of low income learn about great works of literature, history, philosophy, art history and music.
New research shows reasons for smoking vary
An article proposing a new method for measuring tobacco addiction, published in the latest edition of The Journal of Clinical and Consulting Psychology, suggests that one size does not fit all when it comes to motivations for smoking.
Arts Institute honors campus arts excellence
A string teacher, a furniture designer, a choreographer and a mixed-media artist have received awards from the UW–Madison Arts Institute this year.