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Feminism in health care subject of new UW–Madison research
Judith A. Houck, assistant professor for medical history and bioethics, is beginning new research on the history of feminist health activism in the United States between 1969-93.
Lecture explores links between ecosystem and climate change
An award-winning Harvard University scientist who has examined the connections between ecosystems and climate change will speak at 4:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, at UW–Madison.
UW-Madison tops nation in number of 2006 Sloan Research Fellowships
UW-Madison leads the nation in the number of Sloan Foundation Fellowships in Science and Technology awarded in 2006.
Advance could help reduce cost of auto radar
Just as auto-makers are rolling out futuristic, radar-guided safety systems in their top-of-the-line models, UW–Madison researchers have made an advance that could help extend radar to all cars.
Thin is in: Engineering tool targets plastics, other slender parts
The world abounds with objects that are thin and lightweight, yet strong, including cell phone cases, car body panels, and aircraft hulls, just to name a few. But engineering these parts isn't as easy as their commonness might suggest, says UW–Madison mechanical engineering professor Krishnan Suresh.
Astronomers, at last, get a chance to size up a brown dwarf
Brown dwarfs - failed stars that fall somewhere between the smallest stars and the largest planets on the spectrum of heavenly objects - have always been viewed by astronomers as a critical link in the understanding of how both stars and planets form.
New certificate program launched on global health issues
The UW–Madison Center for Global Health is formally launching this spring a certificate in global health, a collaborative offering of UW–Madison faculty from the schools of medicine and public health, nursing, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and international studies.
Spring Break and student safety
Regardless of whether students are traveling to a beach destination, staying in town, or heading home, university officials are encouraging members of the university community to exercise common sense and keep safety in mind during Spring Break 2006.
Study advocates greater use of online banking security tools
Identity management (IdM) is rapidly developing as a dynamic electronic security tool to protect and control access to financial and personal information. However, it has yet to be fully implemented at many credit unions, according to a new research study titled, "Identity Management at Credit Unions." The study was produced by the UW–Madison E-Business Consortium (UWEBC) in collaboration with credit union industry leaders.
Mispairs in genetic material make protein synthesis more efficient
A UW–Madison bacteriologist reveals that mispaired nucleotides in transfer RNA actually make the molecule more adroit, enhancing its ability to build proteins. The paper also illustrates the dynamic nature of genetic material, which is not flat, like an illustration in a textbook, but twists and bends as it interacts with cellular machinery.
Technology advances from UW–Madison engineers
Scientists at UW–Madison are frequently developing new technologies that may have fruitful applications in areas such as health, manufacturing, computing and other sectors of the economy. Beginning with this tipsheet, UW–Madison research communicators will periodically bring you story ideas on interesting and promising technology in development.
Recent sightings
Seeing double Video screens surrounding the ceiling-mounted scoreboard at the Kohl Center provide a double view of Badger fans nervously…
Scholar to students: ‘We can’t have low expectations of blind people’
During a classroom presentation at the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education, two guest speakers spoke to students about blindness and other physical impairments, and how children with disabilities can be accommodated in regular classrooms.
Recent Advances of Physical-Chemical Phenomena of Pharmaceutical Interest: A Symposium Honoring George Zografi
An important element of the drug development process is the preformulation and formulation of drugs into stable and functioning pharmaceutical dosage forms. Consistent with…