UW-Madison acquires rare plant from dinosaur age
A relic plant that once co-existed with dinosaurs has taken up residence in the University of Wisconsin-Madison botany greenhouses.
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Bringing together Earth and sky imagery
Integrating studies of the Earth with those of the atmosphere and beyond, the Environmental Remote Sensing Center (ERSC) recently joined the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC) in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School.
A hot idea for insulating tiny batteries
Engineering physics researchers are devising a unique “blanket” that will enable them to squeeze as much electricity as possible from nuclear-powered batteries the size of a grain of coarse salt.
New book makes case for the educational power of computer games
In a global economy where good jobs demand innovative thinking, American education must move beyond its “skill and drill” curriculum and embrace creative learning technologies, such as computer and video games, to prepare young people for the world of global competition.
Wisconsin Idea: Cultivating the artisan cheese market
When someone mentions Babcock Hall, people immediately think “ice cream.” But the campus dairy plant is starting to make a name with another signature product: award-winning cheese.
Study finds tobacco quitlines make fiscal sense
An article just published in the “American Journal of Preventive Medicine” finds that tobacco quitlines provide tobacco cessation treatment at a remarkably modest cost, according to study author Paula Keller of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
Record speed for thin-film transistors could open door for flexible electronics
A pair of University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have developed a method of making flexible, thin-film transistors that are not only inexpensive to produce, but also capable of high speeds — even microwave frequency, impossible before now.
Study: Praying online helps cancer patients
Breast cancer patients who pray in online support groups can obtain mental health benefits, according to a new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research that was funded by the National Cancer Institute.
Continuing studies announces non-traditional student scholarships
The Division of Continuing Studies (DCS) announces the availability of scholarships for returning adult and single-parent students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Leadership program celebrates 10 years
The University of Wisconsin-Madison marks the 10th anniversary of its LeaderShape Institute when it hosts a session Sunday-Friday, Jan. 7-12, at the Bishop O’Connor Center on Madison’s west side.
Careers conference to focus on ‘Futures that Work’
Most people entering the workforce today can expect to change jobs and careers many times. The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s annual Careers Conference brings counselors, educators and other professionals together to consider how best to prepare students and adults to make sound career decisions and develop the necessary skills to navigate their working lives.
Barnacle busters: Tackling a shipping industry headache
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have devised a potentially ingenious solution to the multi-million dollar problem known as “biofouling,” a chronic headache that has plagued the shipping world for centuries.
‘Wisconsin Indian Literature’ highlights oral traditions of state’s 12 Indian nations
“Wisconsin Indian Literature,” to be published in January 2007 by the University of Wisconsin Press, is a unique anthology that respectfully presents the oral traditions, literature, and historically significant documents of the current twelve independent bands and Indian Nations of Wisconsin.
UW contributes to international fusion program
University of Wisconsin-Madison Fusion Technology Institute (FTI) researchers are playing a key role in the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), a multinational project designed to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion power.
40 years ago, UW researcher changed our view of the world
Forty years ago this month, thanks to an inventive University of Wisconsin-Madison scientist, our view of the world was changed forever.
“Living legend” receives three national honors in 2003
In 2003, Signe Cooper was the recipient of three major honors, including being named a “Living Legend” by the American Academy of Nursing in November.
Royal Society of Chemistry cites UW-Madison professor
Through Lab on a Chip journal, the European-based Royal Society of Chemistry and Corning Inc. have awarded the first-ever Pioneers of Miniaturization prize to David J. Beebe, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor of biomedical engineering.
Stem cells used to create critical brain barrier in lab
Using neural stem cells derived from the fetal brains of rats, a team of Wisconsin scientists has devised a rudimentary blood-brain barrier in the lab.
New math and science repository serves up the good stuff
Internet Scout, a 12-year-old University of Wisconsin-Madison online research project, is unveiling its new national math and science educational project this month called the Applied Math and Science Education Repository.
Wisconsin scientists land major infectious disease awards
The holidays have arrived early for two young University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty members. Cancer researcher Robert Kalejta and chemist Helen Blackwell have learned that they are each the recipients of prestigious Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease Awards from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund.