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Frog deformities linked to fertilizer runoff
Nutrients kick off a series of events leading to mutated frogs

UW-Madison researcher speaks out about what climate change will mean for our future health
Extreme temperatures could bring contaminated drinking water, waterborne illnesses and more

Chicago researchers say female monkeys may use baby talk
Researchers debate whether monkeys babble for babies.

Wisconsin's National Treasure—Apostle Islands Lakeshore
The Apostle Islands sparkle like green emeralds against the deep blues of Lake Superior, with occasional flashes of white beach flanking the vibrant green. Believed to have been named by the early Jesuits who drew up maps of the area, the Apostle Islands

A tale between cities
gram at UW-Madison, I spent time with Teach for America. My journey to my new home was one that will stick with me for years to come. Five days after graduating from college, amid my peers’ “I don’t know what to do with my life” q

From corn on the cob to a plastic blob
Biopolymers hope to replace oil-based plastics in the near future as an equally cheap material for mass-produced products.

Moldy houses endanger student health
One household's struggle with allergy-inducing mold casts light upon a common problem among UW-Madison student renters

Ethanol fuel inefficient, professor says
While the proponents of ethanol-based fuels argue that it is a sustainable form of energy, some noted scientists disagree.