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Scorpions’ venomous threat to mammals a relatively new evolutionary step
An international team of researchers led by UW–Madison biologists has assembled the largest evolutionary tree of scorpions yet, showing seven independent instances in which the distinctive eight-legged creatures evolved venom compounds toxic to mammals. Read More
Enter your amazing science images in the 2022 Cool Science Image Contest
To celebrate the exploratory and aesthetic value of the photos, renderings, videos, images, art and more made in the process of fulfilling curiosity and advancing science, the 12th annual Cool Science Image Contest is now soliciting the best visuals from members of the UW–Madison community. Read More
COVID questions: Are more severe colds and flu in our future?
Preventive medicine chief resident Devlin Cole from the UW School of Medicine and Public Health explains why discontinuing masking does not put us at risk of contracting infections that are more severe. Read More
Nonprescription CBD product labeling largely inaccurate, study finds
UW–Madison School of Pharmacy students concluded that just 15% of CBD-infused oil, beverages and other products are labeled correctly, based on a survey of stores in Southwestern Wisconsin. Read More
Bucky and the band hand John Wiley a birthday surprise
Several members of the UW Marching Band, Bucky Badger and invited guests made an early-morning surprise visit to the Madison home of Chancellor Emeritus John Wiley to celebrate Wiley’s 80th birthday on March 23. Wiley led UW–Madison from 2001 to 2008. Read More
Four honored with UW Entrepreneurial Achievement Awards
The four recipients of this year’s awards showcase how the university and its alumni are leading innovation in technology and manufacturing, bolstering the local startup ecosystem, and driving economic growth in the state and across the country. Read More
Canine TV preferences could lead to answers in protecting dogs’ eyesight
A UW study is asking dog owners what their pets like to watch — a nontrivial question that could lay the groundwork for developing better canine eye tests. Read More
A sunny return to campus
Students enjoyed a glorious return from spring break, as Monday, the first full day of spring, was sunny and warm. They returned to new mask guidance, which no longer requires masks to be worn indoors, with some exceptions. Read More
MIA Project begins DNA-based searches, raises support to find missing from Wisconsin
The UW–Madison Biotechnology Center project, which has recovered the remains of three American WWII servicemen, will host an online concert March 27 as part of its fundraising efforts. Read More
Honma brings experience in accounting and finance to UW
David Honma, senior director of finance and systems at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, will join UW–Madison as the new assistant vice chancellor of business services and controller. Read More
Ducking into spring
Several mallards celebrated the first official day of spring on March 20 by taking a swim on the rapidly expanding patches of open water on Lake Mendota. Read More
Camp revamp
Construction continues on a comprehensive renovation of the south end zone of Camp Randall Stadium — the first major makeover since 2005 for the home of Badger football and other events. Read More
Chancellor Blank: Our efforts to address hostile and intimidating behavior
The interactions between our faculty, staff and students are a vital part of the world-class education, scholarship and outreach that happens here every day. UW–Madison strives to ensure that our learning and working environments are places where everyone feels valued and can succeed. Read More
Masking and testing updates as you return from spring break
Masks may be worn but are no longer required inside university buildings, with a few exceptions. But please respect individual decisions and continue to follow COVID-19 guidance. Read More
UW–Madison works to protect Wisconsin poultry from avian flu
The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is prepared to assist with a surge of testing that will help prevent the spread of the virus as birds and eggs are moved around the state, and researchers are also developing a vaccine to prevent future outbreaks. Read More
System President Tommy Thompson given a warm good-bye at Bascom Hall
“President Thompson really answered the call two years ago when we badly needed a leader at System. I can’t imagine a better person to have been president of System during the pandemic,” UW–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank said. Read More
Nurse becomes patient for migraine treatment
She's found relief through a new technique that combines the use of diagnostic nerve blocks, an injection that disrupts the nerve that signals pain, as a trial in preparation for radiofrequency ablation, which is used to extend the lifespan of the block, Read More
Dramatically reducing defects, new technique opens applications for 3D-printing metal parts
UW researchers have discovered a way to enable a prominent additive manufacturing technique called laser powder bed fusion to produce metal parts that have significantly fewer defects. Read More
Veterinary medicine students launch software startup to serve clinics
The platform allows veterinarians to request, send and review the medical records of patients who have received care from other clinics through a business-to-business software model. Read More
Spring break reminders
Find information and tips for a healthy spring break and safe return. Read More