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Study: Settlement transformed Wisconsin’s northwest sand country
A study of vegetation changes in Wisconsin's northwest sand country reveals a dramatic decline in pine barrens, pines and open habitats, and an increase in oak and aspen forests over the past 140 years.
Astronomers find proof that Milky Way has hot corona
With the help of a new satellite capable of finding the telltale, superheated gas created by stars that exploded long ago, scientists have confirmed a four-decade-old theory that the Milky Way is swathed in a corona of hot gas.
Star cluster baby pictures leave astronomers beaming
Peering deep into a distant galaxy, astronomers have obtained a glimpse of what may be the youngest massive star clusters ever observed.
Finalists named for workforce diversity position
Three finalists have been named for the position of assistant vice chancellor for workforce equity and diversity at UW–Madison.
Scientists report advance in DNA computing
Scientists have taken DNA computing from the free-floating world of the test tube and anchored it securely to a surface of glass and gold. In so doing, they have taken a small but important step forward in the quest to harness the vast potential of DNA to perform the same tasks that now require silicon and miniature electronic circuits.
Reducing trade barriers can benefit environment
Ian Coxhead considers himself an environmentalist, but he wasn't happy with the environmentalists he saw on the news from the World Trade Organization talks in Seattle. "Trade liberalization is not necessarily bad for the environment," says the UW–Madison economist.
Animation of hot gas being blasted from plane of Milky Way
Exploding stars or supernovas in the Milky Way are thought to be the primary mechanism by which hot gas is blasted from…
Study: Businesses can benefit from failure
A new study by Anne Miner of the School of Business suggests that businesses often ignore a strategic tool that can yield surprisingly good lessons on success: failure.
Researcher finds way to raise chickens with fewer antibiotics
UW-Madison animal scientist Mark Cook is finding ways producers can raise chickens economically with fewer antibiotics. "I believe that our new tools and strategies will increase both animal and human health," he says.
Faculty’s interests go beyond Y2K
As the year 2000 draws near, we thought about asking various faculty members about its significance. But we decided that the landscape where they tread is far more fascinating. So join us on an impossible journey through time, as we visit a few of our faculty and their favorite years.
Book blazes path through Internet jungle
Finding the best, most accurate digitized information on the Net can still be a hit or miss proposition. A new book from Internet Scout may help.
SSEC to develop next-generation weather satellites
Building on a tradition that dates back 35 years to the first geostationary weather satellite, the Space Science and Engineering Center has been selected to help NASA develop a new generation of satellite technology that promises to greatly improve weather forecasting and the monitoring of atmospheric pollutants.
‘I Have a Dream’ leads top 100 speeches of the century
The mastery and magic of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous 'I Have a Dream' speech earned it top honors in a new list of the 100 best political speeches of the 20th century. Compiled by researchers at UW–Madison and Texas A&M University, the list reflects the opinions of 137 leading scholars.
Patent growth strengthens UW future
Over the past five years, WARF has seen a dramatic increase in the number of university faculty disclosing potentially valuable inventions from the laboratory. And leaders believe that diverse portfolio will allow WARF to make even greater contributions to the university's 'margin of excellence.'
Scientists identify gene that detects DNA damage
Researchers at the UW Medical School have found that mutations in a gene they've been studying for several years can cause ataxia-telangiectasia. The affected gene appears to play a crucial role in controlling the way cells respond to DNA damage that can lead to cancer.
UW Arts Institute names film festival director
Mary Carbine, veteran of film and arts organizations in California, Chicago and Madison, has been named director of the Wisconsin Film Festival. The festival, a project of the UW–Madison Arts Institute, will be held March 30-April 2, 2000 in Madison.
Governor sees ‘biotech revolution’ in the making
Gov. Tommy Thompson's fast-paced tour Nov. 30 through the biotechnology landscape at UW–Madison, from computer-packed genetics labs to nascent startup companies, was a showcase of great expectations.
New map depicts state’s land cover
A new map showing Wisconsin's land cover in extraordinary detail is available from the State Cartographer's Office at UW–Madison.
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Holiday dishes Trimmed with holiday lights, the two big satellite dishes atop the Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences Building transmit holiday cheer.