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Two named to academy
A political scientist and geographer at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for 2002.
Study: Whites perceive more crime when blacks live nearby
Perceptions of crime in a particular neighborhood may be due to the presence of young African-American men, according to a new study by two UW–Madison researchers.
WARF signs stem cell license agreements
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation has signed two licensing agreements allowing a company and another university to distribute human embryonic stem cells in research.
Research illuminates ‘art’ of friendship
Kenneth M. George, professor of anthropology, has been friend to one of Indonesia's most distinguished artists for the last 17 years. That friendship has come to be the driving force behind George's research.
Hygiene lab: Testing for anthrax and much more
In 1924, William Stovall, who was then director of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, published an article on anthrax in the Wisconsin Medical Journal. Now nearly 80 years later, scientists working in the facility that bears his name are again focused on anthrax.
Brain, heal thyself
Adding to the growing evidence that mammal brains can produce new nerve cells, a Medical School team reports that adult rats that suffer strokes are able to grow new brain cells.
Growth masks growing inequality
Wisconsin could lose its standing as one of the most economically equal states in the nation, according to the Center on Wisconsin Strategy.
‘Rain gardens’ help recharge ground water
For those of us who spent winter days dreaming of tulips and sunflowers, tomatoes and snap peas, gardening means one thing ÷ growing plants. But the gardens blooming in the minds of two university engineers cultivate sand and gravel, water budgets and storage capacity.
Medical School attacks asthma
The National Institutes of Health has awarded $19 million to the Medical School to conduct three groundbreaking studies to find answers about asthma.
Advances
Recognition technology could protect personal data Engineering graduate student Tsu-Wang (David) Shen, professor Willis Tompkins and associate professor Yu Hen Hu are developing…
Scientists study links between emotions, learning and memory
Most teachers would agree: Students participate in class and learn lessons best when they feel good about themselves and their lives. But nobody understands precisely what is involved in the relationship between emotions and learning.
Undergrads design safer suture needle
With the growing prevalence of people infected with transmissible diseases like HIV and hepatitis C, health-care providers are increasingly concerned about coming into contact with their patients' bodily fluids. The greatest threat is accidental needle-stick injuries, especially from suture needles.
Symposium highlights undergraduate research
Each year, more than 3,000 UW–Madison undergraduate students - mostly juniors and seniors - participate in research and service learning projects. On Thursday, April 18, some of these students will showcase their work at the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Professor develops ‘organic ambrosia’ by the pint
An entrepreneur with access to organic cream has collaborated with a food scientist with a knack for creating delicious edibles. The result: 100 percent organic ice cream.
Altan to play at Union
Irish musicians Altan will perform at the Wisconsin Union Theater Saturday, April 13, at 8 p.m.
Marmosets move into new home
The Wisconsin Regional Primate Research has opened a new home for its marmoset monkeys in the center's addition.
Advances
Advances gives a glimpse of the many significant research projects at the university. Tell us about your discoveries. E-mail: wisweek@news.wisc.edu. New…
Wiley statement on Senate package
Chancellor John Wiley issued a statement on the Senate Democrats' version of the state budget.
Practicing pain relief
Debra Gordon, a senior clinical nurse specialist, and her campus colleagues are dedicated to managing pain.
Take your medicine, safely
Nurses at UW Hospital and Clinics have the latest technology for administering medications literally in the palm of their hands. The hospital has equipped nurses on its inpatient oncology unit with handheld computers that scan bar codes to verify all aspects of medication administration.