Category Science & Technology
Researchers identify new target in the gut for reducing Alzheimer’s risk
Gut bacteria produce a common compound called imidazole propionate. Higher levels of it contribute to dementia-related changes in the brain, a study reveals.
UW researchers simplify production of promising targeted cancer therapies
A new technique for creating antibody-drug conjugates has already led to a startup company aimed at advancing the technology.
New UW–Madison center accelerates discovery where materials meet their limits
A team of UW engineers has received nearly $25 million from the NSF to accelerate the discovery and development of “super” materials that can withstand extreme conditions.
Study reveals massive quantities of undeclared uranium are exported from Democratic Republic of the Congo
Researchers from UW–Madison and Princeton University note the blind spot in nuclear accounting has global nuclear security implications.
NSF announces investment to shape the nation’s future data backbone
UW's Morgridge Institute for Research and College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence join five other partner universities to provide data services for the AI era.
Predicting where wildfire smoke will go next
A collaboration between UW–Madison researchers and Argonne National Laboratory is advancing new methods to improve air quality forecasting— and provide earlier warnings to the public.
5 projects at UW–Madison aimed at transforming science and energy with AI receive DOE Genesis Mission funding
The projects, spanning fusion to critical minerals, are among those awarded for accelerating breakthroughs using a new platform that combines AI, quantum systems, supercomputing and advanced scientific instruments.
The upside of online relationships
UW–Madison professor Catalina Toma reveals the unexpected benefits of social media and dating apps.
How to beat phone addiction
Two Badgers have created the Brick, a small device that you tap with your phone to temporarily block apps and eliminate digital distractions.
Don’t click on that link!
From spam to phishing, scams are getting smarter, but two UW–Madison professors have tips for protecting yourself online.
The future is now: College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence officially launches
UW–Madison’s first new college in more than four decades will explore and inform technological change for societal benefit.
Interwoven
How Indigenous knowledge and science can work together to communicate about climate.
UW–Madison researchers identify therapeutic target for dangerous fungal infections
The discovery could prevent against Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus and global public health threat that spreads in hospitals and other care settings.
The two Owens
The death of a six-year-old inspired a UW–Madison researcher to investigate a rare brain cancer.
Zika infections can cause significant developmental problems
Even babies born without the virus’s notable physical symptoms may experience sensory, attachment and anxiety issues, according to a new study.
Detailed molecular picture of tooth enamel reveals adaptions to diets
Research lead by UW–Madison physics professor suggests that enamel evolved to become tougher over millions of years.
UW–Madison designates 2026 as the ‘Year of AI Readiness and Competency’
The effort, which supports a number of campus priorities, will focus on a people-centered approach to guide thoughtful use of artificial intelligence on campus.
UW–Madison student awarded prestigious Udall Scholarship
The national honor recognizes undergraduate Aryana Wadhwani as a future leader in the environmental field.
Tracing life’s hidden histories
Professor Claudia Solís-Lemus’ lab brings unique statistical rigor to far-reaching biological questions, from the origin of life to the diversity we see today.
Professor Emeritus John Ralph elected to National Academy of Sciences
The honor recognizes his pioneering work to understand the biochemistry of an important binding compound in plants.