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COVID-19 model quantifies impact of region-specific social distancing orders
A simulation using cellphone data shows social distancing measures had a major influence on case numbers, though the impact varied markedly in different areas, even within the same state.
Do the twist: Making two-dimensional quantum materials using curved surfaces
The continuously twisting stacks of 2D materials create new properties that scientists can exploit to study quantum physics on the nanoscale.
‘Grassland 2.0’ seeks to transform Upper Midwest agriculture through perennial grasslands
With chronically low and erratic milk prices, some dairy farmers have controlled their production costs with managed grazing.
New Innovator Award winner looking for unprecedented view of the brain
Aviad Hai is developing injectable, wireless electronics that could offer a global look at the electrical activity of the brain without the need for surgical procedures.
$11.4M Army grant supports aircraft hybrid-electric engine research at UW–Madison
“While there has been a lot of work done on developing hybrid-electric engines for ground vehicles, there hasn’t been much research on using (them) in aircraft,” says David Rothamer, a mechanical engineering professor.
UW–Madison partners with state and federal public health agencies on COVID-19
The UW, the CDC and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services are working together to better understand COVID-19 on college campuses, build upon knowledge about the virus that causes the disease, and contribute to improved local, state and national response to the pandemic.
Stem cells can repair Parkinson’s-damaged circuits in mouse brains
UW neuroscientists led by Su-Chun Zhang found that neurons derived from stem cells can connect with native neurons and restore motor functions. But more research is needed to translate the findings from mice to people.
New Battleground Poll results coming Thursday
The latest findings from the UW–Madison Elections Research Center will examine voter opinions in three states — Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — based on surveys fielded Sept. 10–21.
New vaccine strategy harnesses ‘foot soldier’ T-cells to provide protection against influenza
Researchers believe the same approach can be applied to several other respiratory pathogens, including the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
Shared protein fingerprint could simplify treatment of common inherited heart disease
The findings reinforce that genetic mutations aren’t always enough to explain diseases, says Ying Ge, a professor of cell and regenerative biology and chemistry at UW–Madison who headed the new study.
UW, collaborators win federal quantum information science funding
UW–Madison solidified its standing as a leader in the field when the federal government announced Q-NEXT as a funded center through the National Quantum Initiative Act.
Understanding how birds respond to extreme weather can inform conservation efforts
The results of this study could help conservationists target their efforts to vulnerable species, as well as locations where extreme weather events are predicted.
NSF Physics Frontier Center for neutron star modeling to include UW–Madison
The center expands the reach and depth of existing capabilities in modeling some of the most violent events known in the universe: the mergers of neutron stars and their explosive aftermath.
New 3D-printed artery can monitor blockages from the inside
When surgeons replace part of a blood vessel to treat blood clots, coronary disease, stroke damage and more, between 40% and 50% of those grafts fail. In response, UW engineers are developing an artificial vessel that can be monitored remotely.
Detailed view of viral replication machinery lends new insights into infection
The findings should aid researchers developing antiviral drugs and treatments, and provide new insights into the workings of viruses like the one that causes COVID-19.
UW–Madison named member of new $25 million Midwest quantum science institute
"It is a recognition of the strength of quantum information research at UW–Madison that we are among the first," says professor of physics Mark Saffman, director of the Wisconsin Quantum Institute.
Merging solar cell and liquid battery produces efficient, long-lasting solar storage
While solar flow batteries are years away from commercialization, they offer the potential to provide reliable electricity generation and storage for lighting, cell phones or other fundamental uses for homes in remote areas.
Parasitic worms use their keen senses to wriggle through their hosts
Filarial nematodes infect hundreds of millions of people, causing diseases such as river blindness and lymphatic filariasis, which can lead to elephantiasis, a severe swelling of the limbs.
Peering under galactic dust, study reveals radiation at center of Milky Way
Our view of the galaxy’s dense and active center is blocked by immense clouds of dust, but telescopic data has set researchers on a path to better understanding the Milky Way's energy.
Tiny mineral particles are better vehicles for promising gene therapy
UW–Madison researchers have developed a safer and more efficient way to deliver a promising new method for treating cancer and liver disorders and for vaccination — including a COVID-19 vaccine that has advanced to clinical trials.