UW expert weighs in on record number of candidates
Why are there so many candidates? Some are looking to boost their careers, others want to bring particular issues to the public’s attention.
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Simultaneous infection by two viruses the key to studying rare lymphoma
The successful creation of stable, cancer-like cells in the lab opens up opportunities for understanding the progression of this and related cancers and, perhaps, developing treatments.
Researchers recreate the sun’s solar wind and plasma “burps” on Earth
A new study by UW-Madison physicists mimicked solar winds in the lab, confirming how they develop and providing an Earth-bound model for the future study of solar physics.
Thanks to science, parasite can have sex in mice, not just cats
The work could lead to a vaccine for cats and throws a critical lifeline to scientists who study the parasite by providing a new animal model in which to study it.
Bucky helps launch weather balloon
Bucky Badger showed up to help launch a weather balloon during a Grandparents University meteorology class, atop the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences building.
High school students add science to their summer at UW camp
For the last three weeks of July, the Discovery Building hosted 70-plus Wisconsin high school students and teachers, who delved into everything from CAR-T cells to stem cell differentiation.
Chemical catalysis pioneer James Dumesic wins international energy prize
Dumesic was selected for his pioneering work on novel catalytic processes for converting plant material into advanced fuels, biodegradable plastics, and other renewable chemicals.
Get Social: Campus becomes summer camp for many
There’s no doubt that campus has a different feel in the summertime, and one reason is all the new students who flock in to attend the camps hosted here. From Grandparents University to volleyball camp to No Limits Kids Fitness Program, there’s something for everyone, as this week’s Get Social shows.
With expanded hours, Chazen to become most-open museum
As part of a long-term museum-wide effort to welcome more visitors from a variety of backgrounds, the Chazen Museum of Art is making a dramatic change to its open hours.
Rural placements for nursing students help address rural health-care shortage
A partnership between the Monroe Clinic-SSM Health and the UW-Madison School of Nursing exposes nursing students to a rural practice, and many return to it.
“Breakthrough” grants awarded to two agriculture researchers at UW-Madison
The competition asked scientists and engineers to build new, dramatic solutions to improve crop systems by harnessing all available technologies.
Sea Grant announces new coastal engineer
As Wisconsin Sea Grant’s coastal engineering outreach specialist, Adam Bechle will be dealing with erosion and flooding issues on the state’s Great Lakes shores.
Summer Sweet Spots: Lakeshore Path
The Lakeshore Path is the ribbon that ties the entire Lakeshore Nature Preserve together. It’s a great place to walk, run or bicycle and contemplate the beautiful view of the lake and the woods.
Badgerloop team sets sights on top prize in international competition
Students from the University of Wisconsin-Madison are facing off against teams from around the world with their concept for an ultrafast futuristic form of transportation in the fourth annual SpaceX Hyperloop Competition.
Investigation into fungal infection reveals genetic vulnerability in Hmong
A new UW-Madison study has identified a specific genetic vulnerability among Hmong people that renders them more susceptible to the disease-causing fungus.
Mildred Fish-Harnack honored as hero of resistance to Nazi regime
UW-Madison alumna Mildred Fish-Harnack became a resistance fighter in Nazi Germany and was the only American civilian to be executed on the direct order of Adolf Hitler. On July 12, a statue called “Mildred” is being dedicated in a Madison park.
Rose Lavelle: We knew her when
Almost everybody knows who Rose LaVelle is now, after her star turn on the U.S. National Women’s soccer team, as it won the Women’s World Cup last week. But we knew her when she spent four years as a Badger. A look back.
Small Wyoming dinosaur helps rewrite the evolutionary story of birds, flight
A dinosaur found in Wyoming is helping UW–Madison researchers rewrite the family history of dinosaurs and modern birds.
Simple ‘smart’ glass reveals the future of artificial vision
UW-Madison engineers have devised a method to create pieces of “smart” glass that can recognize images without requiring any sensors or circuits or power sources.
Summer Sweet Spots: Camp Randall Memorial Park
Sitting in the shadow of Camp Randall Stadium, the 6.5 acre Camp Randall Memorial Park is a quiet green space listed on the National Register as an important Civil War-related site in Wisconsin. Today people hang out and study or play catch, but the site has a storied past.