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Analysis: Differences between the sexes largely exaggerated
Aiming to dispel misplaced - and widely prevalent - stereotypes about the differences between men and women, a scientist has finally confirmed what many have intuitively known for years: psychologically, at least, the two sexes are basically the same. Read More
Political scientists seek ways to promote civic participation
As Americans turn a cold shoulder to politics and civic involvement, a group of 19 leading political scientists - including UW–Madison's Katherine Cramer Walsh - have recommended a package of reforms to improve democracy and heighten civic involvement. Read More
New residence hall to be named for former housing chief
A 425-bed residence hall under construction on North Park Street will be named for Newell J. Smith, who headed University Housing for 28 years prior to his retirement in 1983. Read More
Medical approach to psychotherapy challenged
Bruce Wampold, professor and chair of the Department of Counseling Psychology, whipped up a storm with his book, “The Great Psychotherapy Debate: Models, Methods, and Findings,”which he based on his comprehensive review of the research on psychotherapy. Read More
Grazing dairies are economically competitive with confinement operations
Managed grazing is becoming increasingly popular with Wisconsin dairy farmers. Grazing systems reduce labor requirements and provide environmental benefits, as the cows harvest much of their own feed and spread their own manure. In addition to these benefits, a new report from UW–Madison shows that these grazing farms are economically competitive with confinement dairy operations. Read More
Lawyer jokes reveal frustration with ‘legalization of life’
A sweeping look at jokes that lampoon lawyers and the tensions between Americans' respect for law and disdain for attorneys is the focus of "Lowering the Bar: Lawyer Jokes and Legal Culture," a new book by UW Law School emeritus professor Marc Galanter. Read More
Study: Abused children stay highly attuned to anger
Even the subtlest hints of anger or hostility in their environment set physically abused children on prolonged "alert," even if a conflict has nothing to do with them. The tendency to stay attentive of nearby discord is probably a natural form of self-preservation in children who routinely face aggression. But it may also explain why abused children are often so distracted at school, write researchers from UW–Madison. Read More
Key neural system at risk from fetal alcohol exposure
In a study of adult monkeys who were exposed to moderate amounts of alcohol in utero, scientists have found that prenatal exposure to alcohol - even in small doses - has pronounced effects on the development and function later in life of the brain's dopamine system, a critical component of the central nervous system that regulates many regions of the brain. Read More
Tracking Hurricane Ophelia
As Hurricane Ophelia is set to make landfall on the North Carolina coast on Wednesday or Thursday (Sept. 14 or 15), analysis techniques developed by researchers at UW–Madison's Tropical Cyclones group in the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies are helping to predict the anticipated path of the storm. Read More
Study: Marketplace important player in literacy
If you came of age in the 20th century, you were part of a profound change in the way that Americans learn to read and write, according to a literacy researcher at UW–Madison. Read More
Study of health of Wisconsin springs launched
Wisconsin's rivers, lakes, wetlands and groundwater are invaluable resources that affect every Wisconsin citizen. But while the ecology of lakes, streams and wetlands has been extensively studied, knowledge of springs ecology in Wisconsin and elsewhere is limited. Read More
Hispanics in Hollywood: More roles, but more of the same
According to Mary Beltrán, assistant professor of communication arts and Chican@ and Latin@ studies at UW–Madison, Hispanics, both in the United States and worldwide, are becoming a demographic force that Hollywood must reckon with. Read More
Experts to brief area business leaders on outlook for economy
Four leading economists will share their insights and predictions and explore factors affecting the economy for the remainder of 2005 and into 2006 at the UW–Madison's Economic Outlook at the Fluno Center on the UW–Madison campus Friday, September 16. Read More
Looking to the Future: Helping 33 million smokers quit
An article published in the Sept. 8, 2005 New England Journal of Medicine sheds new light on the $130 billion smoking cessation plan proposed in the Department of Justice suit against the tobacco companies. The tobacco cessation plan was embroiled in controversy when Department of Justice attorneys reduced the amount proposed for the smoking cessation remedy from $130 billion over 25 years to $10 billion over five years. Read More
For the record
Wisconsin Idea Endowment Call for Proposals The Office of the Provost is soliciting proposals from faculty, staff and students for the fourth annual… Read More
Art, science make ‘Starry Transit’ in historic observatory
What artist Martha Glowacki sees in the night sky is a larger cycle of life, death and transformation, she says. Consequently, her new multifaceted, multidisciplinary installation, “Starry Transit,”is about different takes on the natural world. Read More
The World’s Tiniest Badger?
NanoBucky, created in the research lab of UW–Madison chemistry professor Robert Hamers, is composed of tiny carbon nanofiber “hairs,”each just 75 nanometers in diamete Read More
Center for the Humanities begins project exploring Don Quixote
The Center for the Humanities is preparing to begin one of its most ambitious projects to date: Don Quixote in Wisconsin. Read More
UW Cancer Center forms new partnership in Fox River Valley
An affiliation among Wisconsin’s only comprehensive cancer center and two of the Fox Cities’ leading hospitals will offer a new level of care to the area’s cancer patients. Read More