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Extreme heat hits central U.S.: UW–Madison experts available
An atmospheric heat dome parked over the central U.S. is sending temperatures soaring this week. Combined with oppressively high humidity, the sizzling temperatures are a… Read More
UW experts provide tips for dealing with dangerous heat
UW experts weigh in on why heat can be so dangerous for our health and offer tips on how to stay cool when temperatures soar. Read More
UW students take on summer internships worldwide, from Colombia to South Africa
Learning about new cultures and cities has proven to be just as valuable as the internship work itself, say two UW–Madison students who went abroad. Read More
UW–Madison monitoring extreme heat in Wisconsin
The National Weather Service has forecast extreme heat for Wisconsin this week through Thursday evening, including an Excessive Heat Warning. The university remains open for… Read More
Summer evenings on the prairie
A walk through Curtis Prairie at the Arboretum is an ideal time and place to slow an overly busy mind and restore one’s spirit, whether its watching the pink bergamot unfurl, the goldenrod spears reaching for the sky, or bees buzzing on a delicate lavender Joe-Pye weed. Read More
Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic gives rural business owners free legal help
The Rural Entrepreneurship Program, part of the Law School's Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic, trains soon-to-be attorneys while helping business owners in smaller communities. Read More
New approach shows hydrogen can be combined with electricity to make pharmaceutical drugs
Developing a hydrogen-based way to make pharmaceuticals aligns with renewed interest in a "hydrogen economy." Read More
Republican presidential primary debate: UW–Madison experts available
The following UW–Madison experts can comment on the first upcoming GOP debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Wednesday, Aug. 23. Read More
Study: Teens, young adults benefit from clinician advice about safe social media use
Teens and young adults who received a brief social media counseling session during a health care visit remembered the lessons and reported safer online behavior six months later, according to a large new study from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Read More
2nd- and 3rd-shift employees enjoy late-night ice cream social
More than 300 second- and third-shift employees enjoyed ice cream and an inside look at the new Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center at an Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Social event from 10 p.m. to midnight on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Read More
Down the tubes: Common PVC pipes can hack voice identification systems
Machine learning algorithms can ward off a host of digital impersonators trying to hack voice recognition software, but new research has shown they aren't so impervious to analog threats. Read More
Students get their feet wet gathering watershed data
Several local groups are partnering with UniverCity Year to work toward a healthier Koshkonong Creek to improve water quality and support a variety of wildlife and human activities for generations to come. Read More
ICYMI: A look back at summer in Madison
Summer in Madison is a lot of things, but it's definitely not boring. In case you missed it, here's a look back at some highlights from summer 2023. Read More
Pollutants are important to biodiversity’s role in spread of wildlife diseases
Researchers found that environmental pollutants like road salt influence whether increased biodiversity helps or hinders disease outbreaks in wildlife, which can complicate how we value protecting diverse animal communities. Read More
Mapping methane emissions from rivers around globe reveals surprising sources
The findings will improve methane estimates and models of climate change, and point to land-management changes and restoration opportunities that can reduce the amount of methane escaping into the atmosphere. Read More
Forging Firsts: The Remarkable Life of Ada Deer
An educator, civil servant, and proud member of the Menominee Nation, Ada Deer ’57 was a political activist and trailblazer who laid the groundwork for the successes of many American women. Ada was the first Menominee Tribe member to graduate from UW–Madison. Read More
During pandemic, proponents of ‘doing your own research’ believed more COVID misinformation
DYOR fans among the researcher’s panel of survey respondents grew more distrustful and more ill-informed about COVID-19 even as news of successful vaccine trials emerged. Read More
The Sky’s the Limit: Autistic youth explore science on their terms at STEM camp
Rotating through stations, campers learn to estimate the canopy cover of a nearby wooded area (by pretending they’re aliens), calculate the ages of tree rings and create mini ecosystems in Mason jars. Read More
New recycling process could find markets for ‘junk’ plastic waste
A new plastics recycling method reduces emissions by 60 percent and opens the door to the reuse of materials like plastic film, multilayer materials and colored plastics. Read More
With Wisconsin Rural Partnership funding, UW–Madison launches new projects to support rural and tribal communities
The big-picture goals are to advance the land-grant mission of the university, support community-based projects, and create new partnerships to better meet the needs of rural communities. Read More