An international team of scientists and engineers has taken a major step toward completion of what will be the world’s preeminent cosmic neutrino observatory, harnessing a sophisticated hot-water drill to build an observatory under the South Pole that eventually will encompass a cubic kilometer of ice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 leads the nation in the number of Sloan Foundation Fellowships in Science and Technology awarded in 2006.
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.
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.
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.
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?”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.