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Poverty and national parks: Decade-long study finds surprising relationship
If so many poor people live around national parks in developing countries, does that mean that these parks are contributing to their poverty? Yes, according to the conventional wisdom, but no, according to a 10-year study of people living around Kibale National Park in Uganda that was published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
New safety director has deep ties to state, university
Paul F. Umbeck, a biological safety expert and former plant scientist with strong ties to the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the state’s biotechnology industry, has been named director of the university’s Environment, Health and Safety Department.
500 years ago, yeast’s epic journey gave rise to lager beer
In the 15th century, when Europeans first began moving people and goods across the Atlantic, a microscopic stowaway somehow made its way to the caves and monasteries of Bavaria.
Organic Field Day set Aug. 30
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers will host an Organic Field Day on Tuesday, August 30 from 1–3:30p.m. at the UW Arlington Agricultural Research Station.
Summer summary: Campus bustled with activity, change
Face it: The temptations of summer in Madison can be distracting. Who can blame you if you ease up on reading the newspaper, watching TV news or following the world on Twitter? After all, the Memorial Union Terrace, Concerts on the Square, summer vacations and the Farmers' Market all beckon.
Sweet insight: Discovery could speed drug development
The surface of cells and many biologically active molecules are studded with sugar structures that are not used to store energy, but rather are involved in communication, immunity and inflammation. In a similar manner, sugars attached to drugs can enhance, change or neutralize their effects, says Jon Thorson, a professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy.
Traffic advisory: Saturday’s Madison Mini-Marathon
The third annual Madison Mini-Marathon will be taking place this Saturday, Aug. 20, on several campus area streets and motorists can expect some partial lane…
UW-Madison expert: Cancer rates show it’s time for a global asbestos ban
The use of asbestos building materials in developing countries results in millions of preventable cancer cases, a University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health epidemiologist reports in the coming issue of Annals of Epidemiology.
New pond will protect Arboretum, Lake Wingra from stormwater influx
There's nothing secret about the Secret Pond restoration project at Nakoma Road and Manitou Way. Any time trees fall and bulldozers roll at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum, people take notice.
Bone marrow transplant pioneer dies at 77
Dr. Fritz Bach, a former University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher and physician who pioneered the use of bone-marrow transplants, died Sunday at the age of 77.
Dawn Crim named associate dean at School of Education
School of Education Dean Julie Underwood has named seasoned campus administrator Dawn Crim as the school's associate dean for external relations.
Campus vegetable garden beckons passing snackers
By now, you may have noticed the lush vegetable garden beds outside the wrought iron fence surrounding Allen Centennial Gardens at Observatory and Babcock drives.
Back-to-school experts available to the media
As students of all ages head back to school and arrive on college campuses around the country, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has a number of experts who can discuss topics and issues connected to the start of the school year, including: bullying, back-to-school shopping, school finance and navigating the transition to college.
Traffic update: Lane closure on West Dayton Street
Starting this week, West Dayton Street will be down to one lane between Charter Street and Mills Street due to the Charter Street Heating Plant…
Working Mother magazine rates UW Hospital one of 10 “Best Companies for Kids”
A national magazine says only 10 companies in the U.S. have been recognized for programs that help employees who have children, and University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics is one of them.
Climate change could drive native fish out of Wisconsin waters
The cisco, a key forage fish found in Wisconsin's deepest and coldest bodies of water, could become a climate change casualty and disappear from most of the Wisconsin lakes it now inhabits by the year 2100, according to a new study.
Surgeon to be next UW–Madison vet research dean
Longtime professor Dale Bjorling has been named associate dean for research and graduate training at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine.