Science

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NSF renews $53 million in funding for UW-Madison’s IceCube Observatory at the South Pole

By Addison Dama | Sep. 24

Updates to the IceCube research center may allow for new discoveries.

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As global temperatures rise, Wisconsin prepares to adapt

By Lauren Eno | Sep. 18

Rising temperatures and frequency of extreme weather events may disproportionately impact communities across Wisconsin, even as cities push to meet sustainability goals.

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Those dots are more than decoration: the importance of bird-safe glass during bird migration season

By Lindsay Pfeiffer | Sep. 17

As bird migration begins, cities pose a risk to traveling birds through bird strikes, but bird-safe glass can help mitigate this risk.

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Waisman Center launches program for autistic adults, targeting care gap after childhood

By Addison Dama | Sep. 17

The Adult Autism Program will launch its first pilot groups in November, offering individualized support to a population overlooked in funding and research.

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Science, technology, engineering, math oh, my: science organization round-up

By Lauren Eno | Sep. 3

As students return to campus this fall, student organizations across campus are offering opportunities to find community and explore STEM interests outside of the classroom.

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Nearly 2,000-acre land deal expands Wisconsin’s conservation efforts

By Nicole Steele | Sep. 1

A stretch of habitat along the Lower Sugar River in Rock County is now permanently protected.

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As drought continues in Wisconsin, freshwater mussels need a helping hand

By Nicole Steele | Aug. 14

Ongoing severe drought conditions in Wisconsin are leaving native freshwater mussels stranded in shrinking rivers and streams, putting dozens of species at risk, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).

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Research opportunities at UW don’t end when summer begins

By Katya Sopkovich | Jul. 30

Paid research opportunities and flexible summer schedules give students hands-on experiences while helping them discover possible career paths.

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Sierra Club challenges environmental review for proposed Wisconsin AI data center

By Lauren Eno | Jul. 30

A lawsuit over a proposed Vantage Data Centers campus in Port Washington argues the project requires a more comprehensive review of potential environmental impacts.

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Psychedelic research gains momentum amid federal shift from antidepressants

By Giovanni Bean | Jul. 7

The recent federal criticism of popular antidepressants has spurred a resurgence of interest into psychedelic alternatives, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison is now on the front stage.

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How a volunteer Bat Brigade tracks Wisconsin’s nightlife

By Brad Wensel | Jun. 11

As the sun sets over Picnic Point, Brigade members gather with flashlights and ultrasonic microphones to monitor an overlooked part of Madison's ecosystem. 

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Dementia villages in Wisconsin are redefining memory care

By Ryan Kim | Jun. 11

The first dementia villages are opening in Wisconsin in July and the fall of 2027 through sponsorships, time and dedication.

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UW researchers identify revolutionary biomarkers for early detection of Huntington’s disease

By Sophia Han | May. 17

Cross-campus researchers collaborated to discover an early indicator for those at risk of Huntington’s disease.

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Evers vetoes lab-grown meat bill as industry pushes forward

By Ryan Kim | May. 6

As lawmakers debate regulations for lab-grown meat products, researchers and companies continue developing new forms of protein.  

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Rescuers fly Ridglan Farms beagles to shelters

By Sonia Bendre | May. 3

Dozens of beagles departed from Janesville Saturday afternoon, 16 on a plane, in the first of several missions to place over 1,500 beagles from the facility in shelters. 

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UW astronomy outreach center closes due to budget cuts

By Peter Fishman | Apr. 23

The UW Space Place Outreach Center, which hosted 10,000 visitors a year, is closing as a result of departmental budget cuts. 

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UW strengthens defense ties amid funding uncertainty

By Lindsay Pfeiffer | Apr. 23

Dave Schroeder, director of national security initiatives at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said defense research funding has increased as other agencies cut funding to the university. 

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Wisconsin solar programs soldier on after cuts

By Peter Fishman | Apr. 23

Eight months after Wisconsin’s Solar for All program was cut, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is still trying to branch into statewide renewable energy opportunities. 

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Police deploy tear-gas, non-lethal weapons after animal activists enter Ridglan Farms

By Sonia Bendre | Apr. 18

Hundreds of animal activists were met with tear gas in an operation to remove beagles from the Ridglan Farms property.

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Ancient enzymes help UW researchers study extraterrestrial life

By Cory Rossmeissl | Apr. 17

Reverse-engineering the billion-year-old enzyme nitrogenase clued researchers into how life originally formed on Earth — and how it could have on other planets.