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Heart of the Matter
Underground in Europe, thousands of scientists — using the largest accelerator ever built — are conducting a thrilling hunt. They’re looking for tiny particles that are the source of all matter’s mass, hoping to solve some of the biggest mysteries in physics. And UW–Madison researchers are right at the center of the action.
World’s biggest particle accelerator begins operation
After more than 15 years of planning and preparation, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's most powerful particle accelerator, started operating this morning (Sept. 10).
Can love change your mind? New project explores neuroscience of ‘positive qualities’
What is happening in the minds of people who have developed a greater capacity for forgiveness and compassion? Can a quality like love — whether it’s shown toward a family member or a friend — be neurologically measured in the brain? A new research project at UW–Madison offers the opportunity to apply hard science to these seemingly ethereal questions.
World Stem Cell Summit comes to Madison Sept. 21–23
An opportunity to meet stem cell experts from around the world, unique networking opportunities and a public day of outreach await those attending the World Stem Cell Summit and related events Sunday–Tuesday, Sept. 21–23.
Human Rights Initiative to host international authorities
Coinciding with the 60th anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights on Sept. 26, the Division of International Studies will publicly launch the UW–Madison Human Rights Initiative.
UT celebrates ‘War of the Worlds’ anniversary
University Theatre kicks off its 2008–09 theater season with a radio drama famous for the reaction of terror and panic it caused in hundreds of thousands of households across America.
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