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Anticipation plays a powerful role in human memory
Psychologists have long known that memories of disturbing emotional events — such as an act of violence or the unexpected death of a loved one — are more vivid and deeply imprinted in the brain than mundane recollections of everyday matters. Probing deeper into how such memories form, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have found that the mere anticipation of a fearful situation can fire up two memory-forming regions of the brain — even before the event has occurred. Read More
Study shows heavy-smoking college students have more mental-health problems
A study just published in the journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research revealed that students who were heavy smokers and were seeking treatment at a university counseling facility had substantially more mental health problems than those who were nonsmokers or light smokers. Read More
Astronomers provide fresh peek at nearby galaxy
An international team of astronomers, including scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has created two striking images of the Large Magellanic Cloud, a small galaxy nestled right next to the Milky Way. Read More
Researchers find new way to ‘sweeten’ key drugs
Probing a class of enzymes routinely used to synthesizing some of nature's most potent drugs, a team of Wisconsin scientists has found a new way to expand on nature's chemical creativity to make critical anticancer agents and antibiotics. Read More
Hubble captures rare, fleeting shadow on Uranus
With the help of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have captured a rare sight in the solar system — a glimpse of Uranus as one of its moons, Ariel, and its shadow traverse the disk of the planet. A University of Wisconsin–Madison scientist led the research team. Read More
New book examines science of the paranormal
Stories about paranormal experiences don't surprise Deborah Blum, a professor of journalism and mass communication at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Blum recently published the book "Ghost Hunters: William James and the Search for Scientific Proof of Life After Death. Read More
Researchers harness the power of bacteria
Looking for alternatives to world reliance on fossil fuels for energy, an interdisciplinary team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers is studying ways to generate electricity by feeding a species of photosynthetic bacteria a steady diet of sunshine and wastewater. Read More
Research council begins new review of doctoral programs
The National Research Council (NRC) has begun a national review of research doctoral programs, and UW–Madison faculty, staff and students who receive questionnaires for the review are urged to complete them in a timely fashion. Read More
Student develops open gym sessions for those with disabilities
Inspired by the strength and determination of the students she assisted in an adapted fitness class, Megan Petrik, a senior in psychology, developed a successful proposal for a Leadership Trust Award aimed at expanding opportunities at UW–Madison for individuals with disabilities. Read More
Mercury pollution threatens health worldwide, scientists say
Mercury pollution can threaten the health of people, fish and wildlife everywhere, from industrial sites to remote corners of the planet, but reducing mercury use and emissions would lessen those threats, according to a declaration ratified today (Aug. 11) at an international conference on mercury pollution. Read More
Genetic snooze button governs timing of spring flowers
University of Wisconsin–Madison researcher Richard Amasino has revealed studies that have begun to peel back some of the mystery of how plants pace the seasons to bloom at the optimal time of year. Read More
Sociologists dissect doctor-patient dialogue
An international group of conversation analysts, including one from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, has put together a new anthology of studies that explore communication between primary-care doctors and their patients. Read More
MATC, UW collaborate on biodiesel fuel reactor
Madison Area Technical College today dedicated its new biodiesel reactor, built in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison, to produce motor fuel blended from waste vegetable oil and methanol. Read More
Gabriela Cezar’s stem cell research targets birth defects and cancer
After conducting research at Scotland's Roslin Institute (birthplace of Dolly the cloned sheep) and creating in-vitro models of obesity and Parkinson's Disease for the pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, Gabriela Cezar has returned to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Read More
UW-Madison research part of international mercury conference
A number of University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists will present research at the Eighth International Conference on Mercury as a Global Pollutant starting this weekend at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. Here is a preview of some newsworthy presentations: Read More
Drum corps event to restrict street access next week
The Drum Corps International World Championships will be returning to Camp Randall Stadium Tuesday-Saturday, Aug. 8-12. There will be restricted street access around the stadium during the week. On Monroe Street from Lot 18 to Randall Avenue and Randall north to West Dayton Street, the curbs on the Camp Randall side will designated for DCI use only. Read More
ResearchChannel programs available to Charter Digital Cable subscribers
Subscribers to Charter Digital Cable now have access to University of Wisconsin–Madison programming on ResearchChannel as video on demand. Read More
Autonomous lenses may bring microworld into focus
University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have found a way to make a tiny lens so "smart" that it can adapt its focal length from minus infinity to plus infinity — without external control. Read More
UW studies challenge national asthma guidelines
Antibiotics should not be used routinely when asthma patients have attacks, according to national asthma-treatment guidelines. But two new studies—one in adults and one in children—at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health will test these current recommendations by analyzing whether using antibiotics for patients with uncontrolled asthma symptoms improves their condition. Read More