Category Science & Technology
‘Bringing the Universe to Wisconsin’ begins at UW–River Falls
It took seven years and the efforts of an international collaboration of scientists to turn the South Pole ice into the world's largest, most innovative telescope: the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. Read More
Analytical tool is focus of spinoff firm
A new company making a high-speed, accurate and user-friendly instrument that reveals the molecular structure of proteins, drugs, and other important materials is the latest spinoff from the University of Wisconsin–Madison chemistry department. Read More
Meditation expertise changes experience of pain
Meditation can change the way a person experiences pain, according to a new study by UW–Madison neuroscientists. Read More
Public opinion of wolves could influence hunt outcome
Illegal wolf kills typically spike during gun deer season, says UW–Madison environmental studies professor Adrian Treves, whether due to a sense of competition, fear, or simply increased opportunity. Read More
Astrobiology consortium supported for additional five years
With the help of a new grant from NASA, University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are guiding the search for signs of life on distant planets - while keeping their feet firmly planted on Earth. Read More
Forum to cover intellectual property basics for students
University of Wisconsin–Madison students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation will be able to learn more about protecting and commercializing their ideas at a forum on Dec. 10. Read More
Cross-campus center for bioscience students being developed
The Institute for Biology Education and Steenbock Library have launched a joint Educational Innovation project to create a biology community and learning center for bioscience students across campus. Read More
New biofuel conversion process cuts costly separating step
Using a biomass-derived solvent, University of Wisconsin–Madison chemical and biological engineers have streamlined the process for converting lignocellulosic biomass into high-demand chemicals or energy-dense liquid transportation fuel. Read More
Early stress may sensitize girls’ brains for later anxiety
High levels of family stress in infancy are linked to differences in everyday brain function and anxiety in teenage girls, according to new results of a long-running population study by University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists. Read More
Environmental leader to speak on ‘America the Possible’ Nov. 12
Author and environmental law expert Gus Speth will describe his vision of a more economically and environmentally sustainable future next week at UW–Madison. Read More
UW contingent among Kavli Frontiers of Science fellows
Four members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been selected as Kavli Frontiers of Science fellows, and were invited to participate in the Kavli Foundation's Frontiers of Science symposium. Read More
Noted chemistry educator delivers Christmas ‘Science is Fun’ lectures
Chemistry Professor Bassam Shakhashiri will give his 43rd Christmas "Science is Fun" presentation Dec. 1 and 2 on the UW–Madison campus. Read More
With new high-tech materials, UW–Madison researchers aim to catalyze U.S. manufacturing future
Drawing on methods similar to those used to sequence the human genome, a multi-university team of researchers aims to discover and create revolutionary advanced materials that could help solve grand challenges in such areas as energy, national security and human health. Read More
In static friction, chemistry is key to stronger bonds
Inspired by phenomena common to both earthquakes and atomic force microscopy, University of Wisconsin–Madison materials engineers have learned that chemical reactions between two silicon dioxide surfaces cause the bonds at that interface to "age," or strengthen gradually over time. Read More
Stirred, not shaken, lake mixing experiment shows promise
The question is simple: can a lake be cleansed of a pernicious invader by simply raising the water temperature? Read More
Cheap, simple bacteria test could spare newborns deadly infections
For babies, the trip from the womb to the outside world is a transition from a blank, sterile slate to host for what will eventually be trillions of microscopic organisms. Read More
Science writer David Dobbs to visit UW–Madison
Author and science journalist David Dobbs will be visiting the UW–Madison campus the week of Nov. 4 as the 2012 Fall Science Writer in Residence. Read More
Father of the birth-control pill talks science, art and the life of the intellectual
As he received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association in Madison last week, Carl Djerassi took time to talk about his many passions. Read More