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Dairy farms go digital with apps from School of Veterinary Medicine
As farms grow increasingly complex and more dependent on science and technology, the iconic image of an old homesteader in weather-worn overalls is being replaced by that of a digital-savvy agricultural expert wielding a tablet.
Iron: A biological element?
Think of an object made of iron: An I-beam, a car frame, a nail. Now imagine that half of the iron in that object owes its existence to bacteria living two and a half billion years ago.
Driven to distraction: What causes cyberloafing at work?
With the rise in virtual work teams, flexible work arrangements, and personal electronic devices in the workplace, the opportunities for cyberloafing — using the Internet for nonwork activities — are plentiful and creating serious problems for many businesses.
One hot idea: Thermal spray makes metal better
A company spawned by an experiment on lawn mower blades has mushroomed into a national leader in high-temperature coatings that alter the surface properties of metal.
Recent sightings: Light show
Colorful bands of the Aurora Borealis, or "northern lights," glow in the nighttime sky above Lake Mendota near Observatory Hill during a strong solar storm in the northern hemisphere at 12:49 a.m. on June 23.
Neutron star’s echoes give astronomers a new measuring stick
In late 2013, when the neutron star at the heart of one of our galaxy’s oddest supernovae gave off a massive burst of X-rays, the resulting echoes — created when the X-rays bounced off clouds of dust in interstellar space — yielded a surprising new measuring stick for astronomers.
Fourth UW–Madison MOOC of 2015 explores big-picture energy questions
The debate over energy consumption and its consequences is constantly evolving, whether the subject is fossil fuels or renewables. The Massive Open Online Course “Energy and the Earth” will give thousands of people an online forum in which to explore these topics.
Memorial Union details reflect different cultures
German murals in Der Rathskeller and Der Stiftskeller, Italianate exterior architecture and Northwoods lore in the Paul Bunyan Room — different cultures are prominently displayed throughout Memorial Union.
Objects of curiosity emerge during renovation
Whenever you renovate a near-century-old building, you’re bound to discover items that were stored away and completely forgotten.
Memorial Union enters final phase of renovation, restoration
Summer in Madison is nothing without the Memorial Union Terrace, with its sunburst chairs, live music and views of Lake Mendota. It’s hard to imagine this spot, beloved by generations of Badgers, getting any better.
Stem cell expert: Bart Starr treatment shows need for rigorous trials in U.S.
The news that legendary Green Bay Packer quarterback Bart Starr has undergone stem cell therapy to recover from a stroke has raised the profile for a promising but unproven regenerative treatment intended to replace dead neurons with live ones.
Academic Staff Assembly opposes changes to governance, tenure
UW-Madison’s Academic Staff Assembly passed a resolution Wednesday opposing proposed legislative changes to shared governance, academic staff appointments and tenure. The motion read, in…
Wild, wild campus: A visual sampling of the creatures among us
A campus wouldn’t be a campus without bricks and mortar, without indoor spaces to teach and learn and conduct research — especially when winter hits hard across the Midwest. But at UW–Madison, we also place great value on outdoor spaces, those spots where nature has dibs.
Military Kids University offers fun – and understanding
The third annual Military Kids University held June 12-14 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The family camp is co-sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Extension 4-H Youth Development and the UW–Madison Biotechnology Center.
Association helps answer retirement questions
Retirement is a big decision. When should you retire? What are the steps you need to take? What comes next? There are a lot of questions to ask — but those questions don’t have to be answered alone.
UW-Madison’s HR Design launches July 1
On July 1, HR Design begins to be implemented, initiating a host of new campuswide personnel programs and policies developed to meet the needs of a 21st century world-class public university.
Awards honor range, quality and diversity of creative arts at UW–Madison
The community dance outreach program Performing Ourselves involves more than 100 low-income girls at seven community centers throughout Madison. When members of the program took the stage at the Fredric March Play Circle on May 13, their lively dance celebrated more than just a good show.
Open Doors – McBurney Disability Resource Center
Home The McBurney Center’s mission is to provide resources and advocacy at UW–Madison for students with disabilities. Several exceptional students on…