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UW-Madison students strive to improve medical care around the world

April 16, 2009

When Amit Nimunkar returned to his home in India for a visit with family, the University of Wisconsin–Madison biomedical engineering (BME) graduate student told his grandmother about the exciting BME projects he was working on. Read More

Art of the very, very small to debut at Dane County Airport

April 15, 2009

Artful images of the very, very small - cells, molecules and nanoscale structures - will be on display beginning Friday, April 24, at the Art Court of the Dane County Regional Airport. Read More

Study reveals potential to amass more carbon in eastern North American forests

April 6, 2009

With climate change looming, the hunt for places that can soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is on. Read More

Sleep: Spring cleaning for the brain?

April 2, 2009

If you've ever been sleep-deprived, you know the feeling that your brain is full of wool. Read More

Survey shows high interest in biofuels

April 1, 2009

Most Americans want to know more about biofuels, according to a new survey fielded by researchers in the Department of Life Sciences Communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More

Silicon superlattices: New waves in thermoelectricity

April 1, 2009

A University of Wisconsin–Madison research team has developed a new method for using nanoscale silicon that could improve devices that convert thermal energy into electrical energy. Read More

Landscape found to influence spread of malaria in Amazon

March 31, 2009

The spread of malaria, one of the world's most prevalent insect-borne diseases and a leading killer of children, may have more to do with landscape than precipitation as the world warms, according to a new study. Read More

Study of cat diet leads to key nervous system repair discovery

March 30, 2009

Scientists studying a mysterious neurological affliction in cats have discovered a surprising ability of the central nervous system to repair itself and restore function. Read More

Study reveals new options for people with PKU

March 30, 2009

For people with the genetic condition known as phenylketonuria (PKU), diet is a constant struggle. They can eat virtually no protein, and instead get their daily dose of this key macronutrient by drinking a bitter-tasting formula of amino acids. Yet drink it they must; deviating from this strict dietary regimen puts them at risk of developing permanent neurological damage. Read More

Hurricanes not likely to disrupt ocean carbon balance

March 30, 2009

Hurricanes are well known for the trail of damage and debris they can leave on land, but less known for the invisible trail left over the ocean by their gale-force winds - a trail of carbon dioxide. Read More

Entomology department’s centennial celebration features butterfly exhibit

March 30, 2009

To help celebrate its 100th year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Entomology is inviting the public to get up close and personal with members of the wide world of insects. Read More

Former NSF director Neal Lane to discuss ‘Science in the Obama Era’

March 27, 2009

Former National Science Foundation director Neal Lane, now of Rice University, will give a UW–Madison chemistry department colloquium, "Science in the Obama Era," on Friday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 1315 of the Chemistry Building, 1101 University Ave. Read More

Wisconsin, Morgridge scientists excise vector, exotic genes from induced stem cells

March 26, 2009

A team of scientists from the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison reports that it has created induced human pluripotent stem (iPS) cells completely free of viral vectors and exotic genes. Read More

Dust plays larger than expected role in determining Atlantic temperature

March 26, 2009

The recent warming trend in the Atlantic Ocean is largely due to reductions in airborne dust and volcanic emissions during the past 30 years, according to a new study. Read More

Physics, microbes and more come to life at Science Expeditions

March 26, 2009

For the seventh year in a row, Science Expeditions welcomes anyone with a curious mind to enjoy a variety of jaw-dropping shows, hands-on exhibits and more. Join scientists and students on Saturday, April 4, to find out how things work and what’s going on in research near and far. Read More

Breakthrough device to debut at National Eye Institute’s 40th anniversary kickoff event

March 25, 2009

A portable vision device that provides blind individuals sensory input similar to vision will be presented at the 40th anniversary celebration for the National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, on Friday, April 3. Read More

HealthDay writer named biomedical writer in residence

March 25, 2009

HealthDay writer Amanda Gardner has already made the transition many other journalists now face — from writing for the print media to the virtual world. Gardner will be the School of Medicine and Public Health’s biomedical writer in residence the week of March 30. Read More

Prominent ecologist to speak on campus

March 25, 2009

The Center for Limnology has announced that Jim Collins, assistant director of biological sciences at the National Science Foundation and professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at Arizona State University, will give the 2009 Kaeser Scholar Lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, in 145 Birge Hall. Read More

Clean sweep for UW–Madison snowmobile team

March 24, 2009

Two University of Wisconsin–Madison student-built snowmobiles swept the 2009 Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Clean Snowmobile Challenge, winning both competition divisions: the National Science Foundation Award for the best sled in the zero-emissions division and the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association Award for first place in the internal-combustion division. Read More

Optimum running speed is stride toward understanding human body form

March 19, 2009

Runners, listen up: If your body is telling you that your pace feels a little too fast or a little too slow, it may be right. Read More