Neurologist Vilayanur S. Ramachandran presented his theories on the inner workings of the brain during his speech Wednesday, which was part of the Distinguished Lecture Series.
They aren't yet making leaps and bounds toward a cure, but rather they are taking baby steps towards comprehension.
Gov. Jim Doyle signed legislation Tuesday that aims to make health-care costs more transparent for consumers.
The WiCell Research Institute, the host of the former National Stem Cell Bank, has increased the number of cell lines available in its WISC Bank.
Amid speculation that Gov. Jim Doyle is backing down on education reform initiatives, a Republican lawmaker said he is ready to introduce a new K-12 education bill.
The Wisconsin Department of Justice charged two former ACORN employees with election fraud Monday.
The Public Safety Review Committee discussed and approved the Downtown Safety Initiative plan for 2010 Tuesday.
The Associated Students of Madison's Academic Affairs Committee met Tuesday to discuss several initiatives designed to ease student financial burdens at UW-Madison.
A 27-year-old Fitchburg man was found fatally shot early Monday morning on Madison's south side.
Contributions to political interest groups in 2009 topped $1.5 million and broke a non-election year record, according to a new report from a non-partisan watchdog group.
The best food in Madison is not found on State Street. Discovering these delights is simple: next time you and the gang/significant other have a few hours and a mad hunger to kill after class or on the weekend, take a stroll over to Monroe Street.
Several campus-area issues were discussed at the Bassett neighborhood meeting Monday night, including Bassett area cleaning measures.
The New Union Naming Committee met Monday to determine the protocol for naming the new south campus union, which is currently under reconstruction on West Johnson Street.
Former Republican Governor Tommy Thompson is considering a run against U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold, D-Wisconsin, in the upcoming 2010 election, according to a former Thompson aide.
UW-Madison's Biotechnology Center will celebrate its 25th birthday Wednesday.
Crime statistics from 2009 released by the Madison Police Department last week reveal that although crime was down by 4.4 percent overall, theft increased.
In the midst of a pending lawsuit between the city of Madison and Dane County, Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz is continuing to push for a 311 center to handle nonemergency calls.
A bill that aims to restrict ticket scalping was not voted on by the state Assembly Thursday, but lawmakers did propose amendments.
UW-Madison hired Ian Baird last week to become a part of UW-Madison's Geography Department as its first Hmong Studies professor.
The Student Activity Center Governing Board voted a second time Sunday on how to allocate office space within the student activity center.
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