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Decades on, bacterium’s discovery feted as paragon of basic science
Over time, the esoteric and sometimes downright strange quests of science have proven easy targets for politicians and others looking for perceived examples of waste in government - and a cheap headline.
Feedback on Library Mall design proposals sought
An oval. A great lawn. Or something more historic? Those are the three main options for the remake of the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street and Library Mall.
Humanities fellows step into ‘real world’
With “To the Best of Our Knowledge,” Wisconsin Public Radio has the chance to explore big ideas and big issues in depth. That’s why Stephanie Youngblood, a doctoral candidate in English and one of the first cohort of Public Humanities Fellows at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is a perfect fit, says Steve Paulson, the program’s executive producer.
Horticulture Society to host fall plant sale
The Horticulture Society of UW–Madison is holding its annual Fall Plant Sale Fundraiser Friday through Sunday at the Stock Pavilion, 1575 Linden Dr., next to the Babcock Hall Dairy Store.
Statewide poll demonstrates overwhelming support for healthy choices
Transform Wisconsin today released findings of a statewide public opinion poll on attitudes toward healthy living and disease prevention. The survey of 600 likely voters in Wisconsin was conducted from Aug. 1-3 by Public Opinion Strategies.
Brain pathways tie together mental maps
To find its way in the world, your brain has to decipher a set of directions muddled by different points of view.
Campuswide fire drills scheduled this week
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to listen for and participate in campus building fire/building evacuation drills taking place today through Thursday across campus.
Researchers capture speedy chemical reaction in mid-stride
In synthetic chemistry, making the best possible use of the needed ingredients is key to optimizing high-quality production at the lowest possible cost.
Rumpled Capitol badger not the real Bucky
Wisconsin's newest invasive species is an imposter in Bucky's clothing. From a distance, recent visitors to Wisconsin's State Capitol might think they've caught a glimpse of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's beloved mascot, Bucky Badger. Examine the interloper with a Badgers fan's eye, however, and its puffy features, odd coloring and sloppy sweater make for a more disappointing sight: a knockoff, one that may have wandered far from its home range to America's Dairyland.
Presidential panel taps political scientist’s election expertise
UW–Madison political science professor Barry Burden is helping provide academic research to a bipartisan presidential commission looking into how to improve federal elections.
UW-Madison center makes better professors of young scientists
The UW–Madison-based Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) has received a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation — funding that will help train 7,000 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows each year.
UW participates in Celebrate South Madison festival
The connection between UW–Madison and a vibrant neighborhood community will be renewed this weekend during the Celebrate South Madison festival.
UW campus community digs into “A Tale for the Time Being”
“A Tale for the Time Being” is a sprawling book that spans both time and the globe, but at heart, it’s a story about the relationship between a writer and a reader. The new novel from critically acclaimed and best-selling author Ruth Ozeki is the selection for the fifth year of Go Big Read, UW–Madison’s common-reading program.
Dean of Students Office responds to Lakelawn fire
After a structural fire in the Langdon St. neighborhood caused an estimated $125,000 in damage, the University of Wisconsin–Madison community is reaching out to assist those displaced by the fire.
UWPD warns about recent off-campus armed robberies
In the wake of the third armed robbery in the area surrounding the UW–Madison campus in the last week, UWPD is asking students to put a special emphasis on personal safety in their off-campus apartments and houses.
UW-Madison alumnus wins major award for exploring chemistry of the nervous system
Richard Scheller, who graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a B.S. in biochemistry in 1974, has shared the 2013 Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research for work explaining how messenger chemicals move between nerve cells.
Scripts and the City
As New York City’s special narcotics prosecutor, Bridget Brennan has seen the city’s drug habit shift from the needle to the crack pipe to the prescription pad.
MPD seeks information on Vilas Avenue armed robbery
Madison police are investigating the armed robbery of three male UW students in the 1200 block of Vilas Avenue around 11:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8.
Free mobile Wisconsin Fish Identification tools now available
Exactly 174 Wisconsin fish can now fit into your pocket. And they’re not even wet, or smelly. Visit UW Sea Grant’s Wisconsin Fish Identification website seagrant.wisc.edu/fishid and download the free Android or iOS app to quickly identify the fish of Wisconsin’s lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. There is a mobile website as well.