UW–Madison scientists help prove viability of innovative gamma-ray telescope
UW faculty and students are part of a team of scientists that developed and operate a critical part of the telescope: its high-speed camera. Read More
First optical measurements of Milky Way’s Fermi Bubbles probe their origin
Using the Wisconsin H-Alpha Mapper telescope, astronomers have for the first time measured the Fermi Bubbles in the visible light spectrum. Read More
Badger Talks video: How to communicate responsibly during a pandemic
How can we think clearly about risks during a pandemic, and how can the media responsibly communicate about what we do and do not know about the risks we face? Read More
Dalai Lama and UW expert share message of hope, determination, and “education of the mind”
Humanity has an opportunity to transform negative emotions like fear and anxiety into determination and compassion for others, the Dalai Lama said in a recent video conversation that included Richard Davidson, UW–Madison professor and founder of the Center for Healthy Minds. Read More
When will we get it?
"Now is not the time for polite platitudes or empty expressions of empathy – not in the face of such universal sadness, anger and pain. We need action." — Patrick J. Sims, deputy vice. chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion. Read More
COVID-19 experts available: Job market, retail, dairy, more
Numerous experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are available to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and provide tips and information to help people navigate the challenges to their daily lives. Read More
Q&A: A look at social media behavior during the pandemic
"Most of us will be satisfied to just survive this crisis, much less use it to our advantage. Unfortunately, research shows that we often compare ourselves with others who are punching above their weight." Read More
Program lets incoming freshmen earn credit early and build community
Now in its second year, Wisconsin Experience Summer Launch is an eight-week online program that allows incoming first-year students to take courses, earn college credit and begin to build their Badger community before they even set foot on campus. Read More
Badger Talks video: A look at reopening after public health closures
There may be an inclination to hurry, with so many people eager for their lives to return to normal, but there are good reasons for moving slowly, Vicki Bier says. Read More
SuccessWorks summer initiative to help students, recent alumni pursue career goals
Badgers on Track is a series of remote summer programs and opportunities to help students foster resiliency, build networking skills, gain experience, and secure jobs and internships with employers in Wisconsin and around the country. Read More
Schauer leads COVID-19 testing efforts at hygiene lab
James Schauer holds a unique position as both an air pollution expert and a leader in the state’s response to the pandemic. Read More
40 years and counting, NOAA renews partnership with UW
CIMSS is recognized internationally for its satellite expertise, spanning geostationary and polar-orbiting platforms. This network of satellites forms the backbone of a global observing system developed to monitor our planet and ensure public safety. Read More
Storing carbon dioxide underground may be feasible for helping achieve climate goals
A new study shows that underground reservoirs currently have capacity to store enough atmospheric carbon dioxide to limit planetary warming to under two degrees Celsius (35.6 degrees Fahrenheit) relative to pre-Industrial temperatures by the year 2100. Read More
Teaching machine learning to check senses may avoid sophisticated attacks
One approach is to make the algorithms multi-modal. Instead of a self-driving car relying solely on object-recognition to identify a stop sign, it can use other sensors to cross-check results. Read More
Nanomaterial bests all others in blocking speeding projectiles
In the future, these new types of armor could potentially be used as a shield on military vehicles to provide enhanced protection from bullets, as well as on spacecraft to mitigate impacts from meteorite debris. Read More
Student to student: How COVID-19 has changed our summer plans
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to canceled or downgraded internships for many college students. However, we have discovered that being flexible and creative can lead to new opportunities. Read More
The W Challenge: Show Us Where Your Ws Roam
And while we can’t be on campus right now, with a little imagination, we can still find the W at home. Perhaps you have a vintage UW banner on your wall. Or maybe the growing pile of pens on your makeshift desk can make for a mighty W. Read More
Play COVID Crush with an epidemiologist
Called COVID Crush, the game allows players to experiment with a number of different physical distancing scenarios (also called social distancing), watching how it leads to or limits the spread of COVID-19 in a population of 1,000 dots, which represent individual people. Read More
Long-term data show hurricanes are getting stronger
In almost every region of the world where hurricanes form, their maximum sustained winds are getting stronger. A warming planet may be fueling the increase. Read More
Spring comes to the Arboretum
With the snow melted, the warmth of the spring sun brings the Arboretum back to joyous life. Flowers bloom, birds sing, shoots arise from the soil. Enjoy this look at spring’s wonderful renewal of the earth. Read More