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UW-Madison fusion experiments earn nearly $11 million in grants
December 21, 2010Researchers with two University of Wisconsin–Madison plasma fusion experiments have received $10.7 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fusion Energy Sciences. The Helically Symmetric eXperiment (HSX) drew $5.1 million, plus an additional $900,000, while two grants to the Pegasus Toroidal Experiment total $4.7 million. Read More
New online atlas to move bioenergy fuels from source to commodity
December 21, 2010The market for bioenergy just got a boost from a collaborative effort to make existing biomass availability information widely available. Read More
Study: Natural supplement may reduce common-cold duration by only half a day
December 20, 2010An over-the-counter herbal treatment believed to have medicinal benefits has minimal impact in relieving the common cold, according to research by the University of… Read More
UW-Madison receives grant to support humanities
December 20, 2010An extraordinary public-private partnership will allow the University of Wisconsin–Madison to enhance education and research in the humanities. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded the university a $10 million grant as part of an effort to preserve and enhance the humanities at public research universities that have records of scholarly and educational excellence. Read More
World’s largest neutrino observatory completed at South Pole
December 17, 2010Culminating a decade of planning, innovation and testing, construction of the world's largest neutrino observatory was successfully completed today. Read More
Dec. 21 total lunar eclipse and UW Space Place eclipse party planned
December 17, 2010Clear skies permitting, an extraordinary lunar eclipse will be visible from Wisconsin in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Dec. 21. Read More
Poster helps keep doors to learning open
December 17, 2010Camp Randall's shaded archway, a bannered Bascom Hall and the ivy-clung portico of the Carillon are three of the photographs gracing a new poster on sale at the University of Wisconsin–Madison starting today (Dec. 17), with all proceeds benefiting need-based scholarships. Read More
Academic staff create committee to oppose unit clarification
December 16, 2010Academic staff members are needed on a committee leading efforts against unit clarification. The Academic Staff Executive Committee (ASEC) approved a new ad hoc… Read More
100-year study mirrors U.S. history of concrete
December 16, 2010Almost since the beginning of recorded history, people have used concrete substances in everything from infrastructure to artwork. Read More
Satellites give an eagle eye on thunderstorms
December 15, 2010It's one of the more frustrating parts of summer. You check the weather forecast, see nothing dramatic, and go hiking or biking. Then, four hours later, a thunderstorm appears out of nowhere and ruins your afternoon. Read More
University Health Services initiates mental health case-management program
December 14, 2010Counseling and Consultation Services has created a new case-management program to serve students with complex mental health and social support needs. Read More
Study finds prayer can help handle harmful emotions
December 14, 2010Those who choose to pray find personalized comfort during hard times, according to a University of Wisconsin–Madison sociologist. Read More
Patient language assessed in UW–Madison talk
December 14, 2010The expression of illness in the digital age, and the impact of patient language on health information systems, will be explored by Catherine Arnott… Read More
Prevent theft over winter break
December 14, 2010Theft is one of the most common crimes on the UW–Madison campus. As students head home for winter break, there are several easy steps you… Read More
UW seeks high court review of Badger Catholic decision
December 13, 2010The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court ruling that required UW–Madison to fund religious worship activities. Read More
Engineering students compete with unique inventions
December 13, 2010A pedal-powered riding lawn mower, a green garbage disposal, an attachment for wheelchairs that increases traction in slick conditions: These, and others, are the designs that circulate inside engineering students' minds. Read More
UW-Madison to celebrate 50 years of Peace Corps
December 13, 2010The University of Wisconsin–Madison's African Studies Program will host Peace Corps and Africa: 50 Years, an event honoring half century of volunteer service. Read More
Hospital Santa ends his 43-year holiday run
December 13, 2010A retired Madison firefighter who has dressed as Santa Claus for 43 years will make his final appearance at American Family Children's Hospital on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Read More