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Necessity births breath-monitoring invention at UW–Madison
When a doctor could not find an accurate way to determine if patients under anesthesia were getting sufficient airflow and oxygen, she led an effort to invent a new device. Read More
Swans on Lake Mendota
Tundra swans appeared on Lake Mendota last week on their annual stopover here in their annual migration from the Arctic. Some of the swans… Read More
Astronaut Mae Jemison to speak at UW–Madison for Martin Luther King Jr. event
A physician and engineer, Jemison — the first woman of color in space — is the founder of two medical technology companies and leader of 100 Year Starship, an effort to ensure human travel to another star within the next century. Read More
Strang joins FP&M as assistant vice chancellor of environment, health & safety
Christopher Strang, who brings more than 25 years of practical and technical experience to UW–Madison, has been selected to be assistant vice chancellor of environment, health & safety in Facilities Planning & Management. Read More
Opening the lid on food history
History of science alumna Anna Zeide has earned a James Beard Award for her book on the history of the American food industry through the emergence of commercial canned goods. Read More
75 years later, UW–Madison inventors aim to replace old-style breast-surgery marker
Under Elucent's system, a SmartClip is placed in a patient's tumor that emits a high frequency signal or “chirp” when activated, so it can guide the surgeon to the tissue that needs to be removed. Read More
Inflammation predicts response to anti-depression medication
Children and teens with bipolar depression responded better to the drug if they had increased markers of inflammation in their blood, a new UW–Madison study shows. Read More
Storm Chaser: Can snow cover predict the impact of big storms?
UW-Madison researchers looked at weather patterns along the snow line, the place where snow cover gives way to bare ground, and found some intriguing patterns. Read More
Update: UW–Madison responses to homecoming video
Information related to the fall student Homecoming video is being reposted following national media coverage which did not fully document the university's response to the issue. Read More
A Rose Bowl for the ages
In a back-and-forth game with plenty of spectacular plays, the Badgers came up just short at the end in the 2020 Rose Bowl. The Oregon Ducks won 28-27. Read More
Rose Bowl welcomes Wisconsin
Look up: How big is the UW–Madison brand? For passersby of the L.A. Live entertainment district this week, it’s as big as it gets. Digital advertisements featuring the university are rotating with some pretty good company: Nike, Netflix, LeBron James and the new Star Wars movie. Read More
Plants may offer potential for new treatment of deadly disease
The Departments of Botany and Geography’s Ken Keefover-Ring had the right training to help analyze plant compounds that could someday slow prostate cancer. Read More
Mindfulness video game changes areas of the brain associated with attention
The game was designed for middle schoolers and requires them to count their breaths by tapping a touch screen to advance through relaxing landscapes such as ancient Greek ruins and outer space. Read More
Music industry mogul and alumna Allee Willis dies at 72
Allee Willis, a UW–Madison alumna and two-time Grammy winner with notable writing credits including the “Friends” theme song, has died, according to Willis’ longtime partner. She was 72. Read More
Badgers fall to Stanford in NCAA Championship
The UW volleyball team wraps up one of the most successful seasons in program history, with a 27-7 record and a dramatic run through the NCAA tournament until falling in the final. Read More
First-year engineering students design cart for dog without front legs
“We just want him to be able to go on walks and sniff around the neighborhood like any other dog.” Read More
Badgers head to volleyball championship Saturday
The Wisconsin volleyball team moved past No. 1 Baylor to advance to its third national championship match in school history. Read More
Mimicking enzymes, chemists produce large, useful carbon rings
The work may represent preliminary progress toward deciphering just how enzymes, honed by evolution, so efficiently produce natural compounds. Read More
Media advisory: Rose Bowl events
To help those planning to travel to Pasadena to see the Badgers at the 106th Rose Bowl game on Jan. 1, here's a summary of Wisconsin-related fan events and off-the-field activities that may be of interest. Read More
New coating hides temperature change from infrared cameras
With further development, the coating could have applications in heat transfer, camouflage and even in clothing to protect people’s personal privacy. Read More