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High-powered microscopy coming to a scientist near you
A portable light-sheet microscope that shrinks to the weight and dimensions of a packed suitcase can be mailed to a lab anywhere in the world, configured remotely by Morgridge Institute for Research engineers to run experiments. Read More
‘Stealth’ material hides hot objects from infrared eyes
Hiding from infrared detectors could become much easier, thanks to a new cloaking material that renders objects — and people — practically invisible. Read More
Best ever at splitting light, new material could improve LEDs, solar cells, optical sensors
The project was a team effort involving researchers at multiple institutions with varied expertise. “This is a big success for collaborative science,” says UW–Madison's Mikhail Kats. Read More
UW-Madison partners with Madison high schools to promote college and career readiness
In a partnership with the Madison Metropolitan School District, UW–Madison is making strides in showing high school students the opportunities they have for post-secondary education. Read More
Heavier rains and manure mean more algae blooms
A recent UW–Madison study shows that the increased frequency of high-intensity rain events is worsening phosphorus runoff from manure-covered agricultural fields more than scientists expected. A new effort aims to address this problem in Dane County. Read More
Study of inflammation’s link to diseases wins NIH grant
Inflammation "is likely implicated in almost every disease,” says researcher David Beebe — including cancer, cardiovascular conditions and autoimmune diseases. Read More
Searching the sea, and bacterial battles, for new antibiotics
Researchers in pharmacy and bacteriology say their discovery would not have been possible without a cross-college collaboration going back nearly a decade. Read More
Hurricanes are slowing down, and that’s bad news
The storms are spending increased time over land, leading to catastrophic local rainfall and flooding, according to a new study by a climate researcher based at UW–Madison. Read More
UW physicists, CERN announce discovery of Higgs boson interactions
This is the first time scientists have measured the Higgs boson’s direct interaction with top quarks. Studying these particles gives clues about the nature of matter and mass in the universe. Read More
Two professors receive Shaw Scientist Awards to support innovative research
Biochemistry assistant professor Philip Romero and neuroscience assistant professor Ari Rosenberg will receive seed funding and support for the career development of young investigators. Read More
Thank the moon for Earth’s lengthening day
A new study that reconstructs the deep history of our planet’s relationship to the moon shows that 1.4 billion years ago, a day on Earth lasted just over 18 hours. Read More
UW collaboration builds resilience in the wake of Hurricane Maria
Shane Hubbard has long been working to help emergency managers and their communities understand their risks with respect to natural hazards so they can develop mitigation plans and manage during severe weather. Read More
Study offers first look at how children with cerebral palsy develop language skills
Many children with cerebral palsy do not receive appropriate speech and language intervention until they enter preschool because very little quantitative data is available about the speech and language difficulties they face. They may be missing critical early intervention opportunities. Read More
Count on it: Peering at atomic structures with no more than pencil and paper
The simple strategy could help bring about ultrafast computer chips based on materials other than silicon, says Jason Kawasaki, a UW–Madison professor of materials science and engineering. Read More
Vacant, but not empty: Student explores use of abandoned properties
Vacant buildings are often seen as remnants of the housing crisis or industries in decline, but graduate student Elsa Noterman says these properties are often put to constructive use. Read More
TEAM Lab provides hands-on learning experience in modern machine shop facility
With countless tools and machines, the possibilities for bringing an idea to life are endless at the College of Engineering’s Technical… Read More
Fine-tuning a new crop that saves soil, produces grain and forage for cows
A perennial crop called kernza is being tested at the Arlington Agricultural Experimental Station. It's part of an envisioned shift from farming annuals toward toward a one-time tilling and planting of perennials, followed by harvesting forage and grain for years or decades. Read More
Inside a ‘visionary’ lab
Through careful analysis of their bank of 58,000 ocular samples from a wide range of species, the veterinarians of the Comparative Ocular Pathology Laboratory of Wisconsin at UW–Madison look to improve vision and eye health in animals. BTN LiveBIG video Read More
Wild Wisconsin yeast find their way into bread, beer, and class
A Sheboygan strain of yeast is being tried in both bread and beer, through the work of UW–Madison and its industry partners. One question to be answered: How does it taste? Read More
Training compassion ‘muscle’ may boost brain’s resilience to others’ suffering
A new study suggests that compassion meditation training may reduce the distress a person feels when witnessing another’s suffering. It may also improve their ability and likelihood to respond with compassion. Read More