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New study rejects mortality-privatization link
A new study reconsiders and ultimately rejects a well-publicized claim that mass privatization of state enterprises caused a drastic increase in premature deaths after the fall of communism in ex-Soviet countries. Read More
NIH approves Wisconsin H1 stem-cell line for continued use in federally funded research
The WiCell Research Institute can continue to provide stem cell scientists one of the earliest and most popular human embryonic stem cell (hESC) lines in the field for their use in federally funded research projects. Read More
Law students to help with foreclosure mediation
University of Wisconsin Law School students will help Dane County homeowners facing foreclosure take their cases through a mediation process with their lenders. Read More
TIP/Energy policy expert
Jan. 29, 2010 Read More
Recent sighting: Day of Action
Undergraduates Adelaide Davis (center) and Colleen Rooney (right) accept donations at a booth in the Memorial Union on Jan. 28, as part of… Read More
Madison to host youth poetry slam semifinals and finals
Dozens of students from across the state are gearing up to compete for a berth on the Wisconsin State Youth Poetry Slam Team, which will represent the state at the national Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival this coming summer. Read More
Can blocking a frown keep bad feelings at bay?
Your facial expression may tell the world what you are thinking or feeling. But it also affects your ability to understand written language related to emotions, according to research that was presented today (Jan. 29). Read More
Origins of Earth Day, environmental movement come to life on Web site
People around the globe will mark the 40th anniversary of Earth Day (April 22) this spring. Countless activities related to Earth Day also will take place before and after April 22. Read More
UW Habitat for Humanity hosts 14th Souper Bowl
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Habitat for Humanity chapter will host the 14th annual Souper Bowl fundraiser at Madison West High School on Saturday, Feb. 6. Read More
Property tax credits offer inefficient tax relief, study says
Two Wisconsin property tax credits are not only expensive - nearly $900 million per year out of a $13 billion general fund budget - but they are a highly inefficient means of delivering property tax relief to the Wisconsin homeowners and renters for whom the property tax creates the greatest economic hardships, according to a new analysis from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
TIP/Apple Tablet experts
Jan. 27, 2010 Read More
Founders’ Day celebrations to mark UW–Madison’s birthday
It’s been 161 years since the first day of class at UW–Madison. This spring, alumni and friends in about 70 cities across the country are celebrating the occasion, known as Founders’ Day, and commemorative events on campus will include a touch of history and a taste of cake. Read More
Madison police release sketch in bike path battery
Madison police have released an artist's sketch of a man who allegedly tackled a 21-year-old UW–Madison student while she stopped to stretch on the Southwest Bike Path at 9:15 a.m. on Jan. 24. Read More
Chazen exhibit cranks up the whimsy
From simple wind-up toys (chattering plastic teeth, anyone?) and cuckoo clocks to the creepy animatronic Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland, moving make-believe is fun to watch. The Chazen Museum of Art satisfies that fascination for moving parts and the fantastic in a new exhibit, “Automata: Contemporary Mechanical Sculpture.” Read More
Heating plant renovation ushers in greener era
The Charter Street Heating Plant, an aging but critical source of energy for campus, is about to undergo a transformation that will take the state and university to the 21st century frontiers of cleaner, coal-free power. Read More
Milestones
Perry Pickhardt, Department of Radiology, and Maureen Smith, Health Innovation Program, have received a $2.7 million grant supporting collaboration between their departments to investigate the… Read More
Brain responses during anesthesia mimic those during natural deep sleep
The brains of people under anesthesia respond to stimuli as they do in the deepest part of sleep - lending credence to a developing theory of consciousness and suggesting a new method to assess loss of consciousness in conditions such as coma. Read More
For the Record
Jan. 27-Feb. 10, 2010 Wisconsin Week, the newspaper of record for UW–Madison, carries legally required notices for faculty and staff. Read More
Trees removed in Muir Woods
During the final week of winter break when there was very little vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Observatory Drive, Environmental Services staff took advantage of the lull and the relatively good weather to remove several dead, weak or broken trees along the top of Muir Woods. Read More