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Report casts world’s rivers in ‘crisis state’
The world's rivers, the single largest renewable water resource for humans and a crucible of aquatic biodiversity, are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis.
Hybrid Vehicle Team offers tire pressure checks
Today (Friday, Sept. 24) from 3:30 to 6 p.m., members of the UW–Madison Hybrid Vehicle Team will check tire pressure and inflate tires, pit-stop-style, at…
Researchers discover less-expensive low-temperature catalyst for hydrogen purification
Engineering researchers from Tufts University, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Harvard University have demonstrated the low-temperature efficacy of an atomically dispersed platinum catalyst, which could be suitable for on-board hydrogen production in fuel-cell-powered vehicles of the future.
UW-Madison economist estimates two-year $3.1 billion deficit for Wisconsin
A new analysis suggests Wisconsin faces a budget deficit of at least $3.1 billion in the state's next two-year budget cycle - $400 million more than recently reported numbers.
Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center hires chief operating officer
Anchored in the basic research of academia and charged with generating new biofuels technologies, the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) is a bit of a hybrid.
Computers — and people — work in parallel at new center
A trio of University of Wisconsin–Madison engineering professors has launched a new high-performance computing center.
Planning moves forward on UW–Madison research animal forums
Planning is moving ahead on a series of community forums that aim to provide a window into the use of animals in research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Court puts stem cell researchers back to work, for now
A panel of appellate judges removed barriers to embryonic stem cell research funded by federal grants in a decision Thursday, Sept. 9 reversing a suspension of funding ordered in August by another federal judge.
New director takes over at Primate Center
It is not likely, by a long shot, to be his biggest challenge, but reorienting his collegiate athletic allegiances and keeping peace in the family will be one pressing priority for neurophysiologist Jon Levine, the Northwestern University researcher who takes the reins of the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) this month.
Dalai Lama trust to fund UW–Madison research on healthy minds
Securing research funding is always welcome news, but this one came with a unique twist.
UW-Madison researcher wins grant to explore policy options for climate change
A University of Wisconsin–Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs professor has won a three-year, $183,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to explore options for public-policy mechanisms to address climate change.
Renewed partnership keeps $60 million satellite center in Madison
It was a deep history in satellite meteorology that first got the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration interested in Madison in the 1970s.
UW-Madison’s area, international programs receive federal grants
Eight of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's area and international studies programs have received a combined total of about $18 million during the next four years in federal Title VI grants under the National Resource Center (NRC) and Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Education.
Inherited brain activity predicts childhood risk for anxiety
A new study focused on anxiety and brain activity pinpoints the brain regions that are relevant to developing childhood anxiety.
Research examines the price of prison for children
It comes as no surprise that many children suffer when a parent is behind bars. But as rates of incarceration grew over the past 30 years, researchers were slow to focus on the collateral damage to children.