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Newly born twin stars show surprising differences
The analysis of the youngest pair of identical twin stars yet discovered has revealed surprising differences in brightness, surface temperature and possibly even the size of the two. Read More
Students launch community-supported agriculture farm on campus
Members of UW–Madison's F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture have started the university's first community-supported agriculture farm. Read More
Check your route before coming to campus
Recent flooding has impacted many roads leading to campus including westbound I-94 from the Milwaukee area, as well as around Baraboo and Portage. Read More
Ebb and flow of the sea drives world’s big extinction events
A new study, published online June 15 in the journal Nature, suggests that it is the ocean, and in particular the epic ebbs and flows of sea level and sediment over the course of geologic time, that is the primary cause of the world's periodic mass extinctions during the past 500 million years. Read More
Lakeside Cinema returns to the Terrace
Those of you of a certain age will remember the fun of attending the drive-in theater to watch a movie safely cocooned in the cruiser on a hot, summer night. And of course, not watching due to another sort of distraction could also add to the heat; if you get the drift, nudge nudge. Read More
UW-Madison provides assistance for flood-impacted students
UW-Madison students who have been impacted by recent Midwest flooding, tornadoes and storms are encouraged to call the Offices of the Dean of Students for assistance with a wide range of academic and student life issues. Read More
UWPD seeks info about State Street Mall battery
The University of Wisconsin Police Department (UWPD) is seeking information about a battery that took place during the early morning hours today (June 16). Read More
Ancient mineral shows early Earth climate tough on continents
A new analysis of ancient minerals called zircons suggests that a harsh climate may have scoured and possibly even destroyed the surface of the Earth's earliest continents. Read More
Van Orman named University Health Services executive director
Sarah Van Orman has been selected to lead University Health Services, the campus agency that provides University of Wisconsin–Madison students with health care services, officials announced today (June 13). Read More
UW Hospital and Clinics wins quality award
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics has been recognized by the Premier health care alliance as a winner of the Premier Award for Quality. Read More
Obama leads McCain in new poll directed by UW–Madison political scientists
In the inaugural University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Political Science/WisPolitics.com survey taken immediately after Hillary Clinton suspended her campaign, Barack Obama leads John McCain by a 13-percentage point margin in the Badger state. Read More
Jazz benefit for campus child care honors early childhood teachers
An annual fundraising event featuring local jazz singer Jan Wheaton will benefit University of Wisconsin–Madison campus child care centers. Read More
University Theatre presents ‘Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)’
This summer, University Theatre will present the off-Broadway sensation "Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)." Read More
Pioneer of climatology dies at 88
Reid Bryson, a towering figure in climatology and interdisciplinary studies of climate, people and the environment, and the founder of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's meteorology department and Center for Climatic Research, and the first director of the Institute for Environmental Studies, died in his sleep early June 11 at his home in Madison. Read More
New Wiscard fulfills ID, debit, access, meal plan functions
The new Wiscard sports a new look and will simplify matters for students, faculty and staff by performing four functions in one card: It will serve as a campus photo ID, offer secure building access, and work as a debit and meal plan card. Read More
New UW Press director named
Sheila Leary has been named director of the University of Wisconsin Press, Martin Cadwallader, dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Graduate School and vice chancellor for research, has announced. Read More
Wisconsin Alumni Association seeks nominations for Forward under 40 awards
Nominations are now open for the 2009 Forward under 40 award, presented by the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Read More
Safety urged in wake of Camp Randall-area incident
UW-Madison is again urging members of the campus community to focus on nighttime safety in the wake of an off-campus incident in the area of Camp Randall Stadium late on June 8. Read More
What are you looking at?
We had 10 answers to the last photo quiz of the semester, and nine were correct when they recognized the architectural details lining the roof of the Memorial Union. Read More
Recent sightings: Up for air
A baby painted turtle — about the size of a quarter — rises between tiny blades of grass from a shallow puddle… Read More