Semester off to a snowy start
A winter storm dumped 6 inches of snow on campus Jan. 22 and 23, greeting students at the start of the semester. Classes continued as scheduled, though, and students trudged through a glittering landscape.
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Get Social: A nice snowscape on campus
After a relatively dry winter, UW-Madison was hit hard by snowfall this week. And at the same time, local social media was inundated with snow and ice photos and jokes. Go figure.
Leckrone honored at State of the State
Gov. Tony Evers acknowledges UW-Madison Band Director Mike Leckrone for his 50 years of service at the State of the State address on Jan. 22. Band members end the ceremony with a rendition of “On, Wisconsin!” arranged by Leckrone.
Marking MLK Day with a history-making leader
In addition to a keynote by Wisconsin’s first African-American lieutenant governor, Mandela Barnes, Monday’s event also featured music, discussion and, on a lighter note, coloring pages paying tribute to famous African-Americans.
Gamma ray telescope ready for prime time
A new telescope, part of an international effort to develop and build the world’s largest, most sensitive gamma-ray detector, was unveiled to the public Thursday. UW-Madison scientists developed a camera at the heart of the telescope.
Human respiratory viruses continue to spread in wild chimpanzees
Less than two years after the first report of wild chimpanzees in Uganda dying as a result of a human “common cold” virus, a new study has identified two other respiratory viruses of human origin in chimpanzee groups in the same forest.
New method assesses lead hazard in soil
UW-Madison researchers describe a way to use a common, low-cost soil test to determine how much of the lead is bioaccessible, and therefore dangerous.
A new kind of mosquito repellent that comes from bacteria
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers describe the first mosquito-repelling compounds to be derived from bacteria, and they appear to work at lower doses than repellents currently on the market.
Throwing the W all over the world
With classes adjourned for winter break, some UW-Madison students traveled afar, from Arctic Valley in Alaska to Hobe Sound Beach in Florida to Cerro De La Muerte in Costa Rica. And being Badgers, they had to represent UW-Madison by throwing the W and taking a photo.
Unraveling threads of bizarre hagfish’s explosive slime
Jean-Luc Thiffeault, a University of Wisconsin–Madison math professor, and collaborators Randy Ewoldt and Gaurav Chaudhary of the University of Illinois have modeled the hagfish’s gag-inducing defense mechanism mathematically.
UW course helps dairy farmer find small-farm success in a brutal market
The Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy & Livestock Farmers, one of several “Short Courses” at CALS, helps beginning farmers like Andy Jaworski of the Green Bay area to get started.
Study: “Post-normal” science requires unorthodox communication strategies
Proposals to fight malaria by “driving” genes that slow its spread through mosquitoes is a high-risk, high-reward technology that presents a challenge to science journalists, according to a new report.
UW surgeon’s book reveals history, missteps, successes of organ transplants
Dr. Josh Mezrich has written a book, “When Death Becomes Life: Notes from a Transplant Surgeon,” that gives an overview of transplant history and lays bare Mezrich’s trepidations and triumphs as a kidney and liver transplant surgeon at UW Hospital.
Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to speak at UW MLK Day celebration
Barnes, the second African-American elected to statewide office in Wisconsin, will address the celebration theme of “MLK & Beyond: Manifesting the Dreams of the Movement.”
New initiative to boost middle class in Dane County announces finalists
Three finalists were chosen to pitch their ideas in Phoenix on Jan. 29. Schmidt Futures has committed to further support the efforts of at least one team from each of the four partnering universities.
Flashing lights protect livestock in Chile — by deterring pumas
New UW-Madison research shows how bright, flashing lights can prevent puma attacks on livestock in Chile, without harming the predators.
UW-Madison life-expectancy paper nabs top honor from APHA
Work published by three University of Wisconsin researchers regarding decreasing the gap in life expectancy of the United States population compared to European peers, earned top honors from the American Public Health Association.
‘Lands We Share’ exhibit helps give farmers a voice
A collaboration of faculty and students at four UW campuses, the traveling exhibition and public dialogue tour focuses on the intersection of farming, land, ethnic culture and history in Wisconsin.
Phone to farmer: Fungus on the way, time to spray
The apps and models compare current weather to historic data about conditions that are conducive to a particular plant disease, then calculate whether it makes sense to spray fungicide – or not spray and reduce pesticide use.
“Smart City” awards recognize 14 UW-Madison students in first stage
The competition encourages the sharing of fresh ideas and unconventional thinking for the benefit of Wisconsin.