Better, faster, stronger: In search of a more natural way to run

Researchers at UW-Madison are looking into the science behind running.

The road ahead of you is aglow with thousands of tiny sparkling snowflakes, like diamonds in the distance. The air on your face is brisk and refreshing, but it harmonizes with the warm sun. There is bliss in these moments of winter, experienced in the solitude of a long run, where your only purpose is to continue to put one foot in front of the other. Full story

The Writing on the Wall

Graffiti. Is it art or vandalism? The difference of opinion can be as close as two coats of paint, literally. Traditionally, marking public or private property is considered vandalism, but as the Generation Y-ers grow restless and stigmas are replaced, a new phase of acceptance may have evolved. Full story

Cutting Edge Science at the Bottom of the World

In one of the coldest places on Earth, UW-Madison scientists are building the world’s largest telescope to search for some of the universe’s smallest particles. Located at the South Pole, the IceCube Neutrino Observatory will, as its name implies, look for tiny, subatomic particles called neutrinos, which are produced by nuclear reactions that take place in the cores of stars and in other deep-space phenomena. Full story

Raising the Bar on Alcohol Policies

A typical student walking the Friday night bar scene may think the biggest decision in opening a new tavern is décor, location and staffing. However, many students may be surprised to find that the city has specific, detailed regulations about when and where new bars can open up. Full story

Addicted to Energy

Sales of energy drinks are expected to grow at an annual rate of 12 percent and exceed $9 billion by 2011, according to a recent study by the research publisher Packaged Facts. These figures are up from $1.2 billion in 2002, according to a recent article in the Progressive Grocer. Full story