Tag Research
Nielsen Pond undergoes upgrade
The pond adjacent to Rennebohm Hall is being dredged and upgraded for good reasons, says Gary Brown, director of planning at Facilities Planning and Management. Read More
Scientists test allergy and asthma drug in inner-city kids
Scientists are launching a study to evaluate whether the medication Xolair, which is already approved for adolescents and adults, can help to reduce allergy symptoms and asthma attacks in inner-city children. Read More
International Institute celebrates 10 years as portal to the world
An interview with Gilles Bousquet, who has been dean of International Studies and director of the International Institute since 2002 and is a professor of French. Read More
New journals provide outlet for undergraduates to publish research
Unlike graduate students and professionals who have numerous opportunities to publish their research, undergraduates often find their hard work ending up on the desk of a single professor or collecting dust on their bookshelf. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Scientists reveal how deadly toxin hijacks cells
Scientists have pinpointed exactly how botulinum neurotoxin A - a potential agent of biological warfare and one of the most lethal toxins known to humans - is able to sneak into cells. Read More
Linguists set sights on ‘Skahnsin’ English
For newcomers to Wisconsin, a humdrum visit to the corner store can turn into a startling cultural experience when after a purchase, the cashier politely asks: "do you wanna beg for that?" Read More
Researcher carves out role of champion of cheese
The most ironic thing about Mark Johnson, one of Wisconsin's leading experts on cheese, is that he spent the first half of his life simply hating the stuff. But the years can change a man and his taste buds. Now, as senior scientist at UW–Madison's Center for Dairy Research, Johnson has devoted his career to enhancing the quality of Wisconsin cheeses. Read More
UW-Madison to launch new influenza research institute
In an effort to bolster what is already recognized as one of the world's top programs of influenza research, UW–Madison announced today plans to launch a new Institute for Influenza Viral Research. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Viewer beware: Study finds flaws in TV news coverage of health
Local television newscasts, where most Americans get most of their news, are packed with medical stories and health information. But the first-ever national study of that coverage finds many problems with it, and sees room for improvement by both TV stations and the health experts whose work fills the news. Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
Liquid crystals show promise in controlling embryonic stem cells
Liquid crystals, the same phase-shifting materials used to display information on cell phones, monitors and other electronic equipment, can also be used to report in real time on the differentiation of embryonic stem cells. Read More
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. Read More