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Starburst eye of a galaxy produces a cosmic shower
Combining images from orbiting and ground-based telescopes, an international team of astronomers has located the eye of a cosmic hurricane: the source of the 1 million mile-per-hour winds that shower intergalactic space from the galaxy M82.
New research shows reasons for smoking vary
An article proposing a new method for measuring tobacco addiction, published in the latest edition of The Journal of Clinical and Consulting Psychology, suggests that one size does not fit all when it comes to motivations for smoking.
Researchers to study fate of prions in wastewater
With funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a group of UW–Madison researchers will investigate what happens if infectious prion proteins - considered the cause of chronic wasting disease and mad cow disease - enter wastewater treatment plants.
UW veterinary school now offers CT-guided needle brain biopsies
When a dog shows signs of brain damage such as seizures, incoordination, circling or behavior changes, the source is not easy to diagnose. But veterinary neurologists at the UW–Madison School of Veterinary Medicine have implemented a new technique that helps pinpoint the source of the problem.
Study examines future of species extinction, conservation
Extinction doesn't just affect the species that disappears -- it alters entire communities, changing both how the community as a whole and the individual species within it will respond to environmental degradation, according to results published in the May 13 issue of Nature.
Pre-conference will explore ‘converging technologies’
The Office of Education Outreach at UW–Madison is convening a pre-conference to the 20th Annual Distance Teaching and Learning Conference on Aug. 2-3 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison.
Smokers welcome help in quitting when offered at clinic visits
According to a study just published in Preventive Medicine, 68 percent of smokers who were offered free smoking-cessation treatment during their regular clinic visits took advantage of the invitation.
Postpartum depression treatment offered
As part of a Medical School study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, treatment for postpartum depression is now being offered at no cost to qualifying mothers.
Chemists find a new chink in TB’s armor
The family of bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy are notoriously sturdy. And although the diseases they cause have been held in check for the past 50 years by antibiotics, some strains are becoming increasingly resistant to existing therapy. Now, however, a new chink has been found in the cellular armor that makes these infectious diseases difficult to treat.
Second sight takes flight
After what appeared to be a reluctant take off, the great horned owl outfitted with new sight thanks to UW–Madison is now perched in the treetops near Manitowoc, Wis.
Drug derived from hot peppers relieves post-shingles pain
The thousands of people who suffer from postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), the severe burning pain that often follows the skin infection commonly known as shingles, now have new, durable relief from an unexpected source: capsaicin, the alkaloid that makes hot peppers hot.
USDA awards $4.4 million for Johne’s Disease research
The United States Department of Agriculture announced will contribute $4.4 million to an international research collaborative seeking to control and eliminate Johne's disease in cattle, sheep and goats.
Parking permit prices corrected
In the April 14 issue of Wisconsin Week, one of the parking permit prices in the three-tiered pricing structure for the 2004-05 academic year was incorrectly reported. The annual prices will be $425, $675 and $1,015.
Partnership targets obesity among children
A better understanding of obesity among American Indian children is being gained through a joint effort among the UW Medical School, the Department of Family Medicine, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, and the Menominee, Lac du Flambeau and Bad River communities.
Study disputes wisdom, need of tax-limit amendment
A plan to use the state constitution to limit government spending could seriously undermine Wisconsin's economy and quality of life, according to a researcher at UW–Madison.
Anthropology students survey cars, draw conclusions
We all do it. We make judgments about others based upon their clothes, hair style, body shape, piercings or other manifestations of appearance.
UW-Madison wins Beckman Scholars award
UW-Madison is one of only thirteen U.S. colleges and universities selected by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation for its prestigious Scholars Program.
UW-Madison launches stem cell research program
To gather a burgeoning number of stem cell researchers into a cohesive community and leverage new resources, UW–Madison has established the new Wisconsin Stem Cell Research Program.
Physical beauty involves more than good looks
There is more to beauty than meets the stranger's eye, according to results from three studies examining the influence of non-physical traits on people's perception of physical attractiveness. The studies show that people perceive physical appeal differently when they look at those they know versus strangers.
Study: Majority of college smokers don’t quit
Almost 90 percent of college students who were daily smokers and 50 percent of occasional smokers were still smoking four years later, according to a study conducted at UW–Madison and just published in the current issue of Health Psychology.