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Superior rejects gas plant proposal, citing environmental concerns
By Elaina Russell | Apr. 18, 2024Community members, grassroots organizations came together to influence the decision.
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UW-Madison will launch research center to tackle PFAS contamination, safeguard water resources
By Elaina Russell | Apr. 10, 2024The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced its plans for a new center within the Water Sciences and Engineering Lab late last month.
CAMPUS NEWS
‘It’s the biggest event for decades’: UW-Madison Astronomy Club, campus celebrate solar eclipse
By Elijah Pines | Apr. 8, 2024Thousands of students and community members gathered on Library Mall and Bascom Hill to watch the partial solar eclipse over UW-Madison.
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Will cicadas invade Wisconsin this summer? Not quite
By Madelyn Anderson | Apr. 3, 2024These cyclical insects are expected to create a stir in the coming months as broods emerge.
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How to observe the April 8 solar eclipse in Madison
By Clara Zimban | Apr. 3, 2024Where to find eclipse glasses in Madison, why this astronomical event is unique and more.
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Walleye in Wisconsin: An investigation of fishing and community
By Lauren Fieweger | Mar. 22, 2024Climate change threatens this crucial part of Wisconsin culture.
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Recycled plastics and cooler cows: Undergrads share their work at Research in the Rotunda
By Nicholas Sinn | Mar. 15, 2024Over 160 undergraduate students from across the state showcased research at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
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Lake Mendota fills with 34,000 gallons of wastewater after valve leak
By Madelyn Anderson | Mar. 15, 2024The health of Lake Mendota, the largest lake in the Madison area, took another hit when a valve broke last week.
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Where do insects spend the winter?
By Madelyn Anderson | Mar. 7, 2024Discover overwintering, or how our six-legged friends stay safe in the cold.
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Campus critters: Exploring wildlife encounters at UW-Madison
By Lindsay Pfeiffer | Mar. 7, 2024A look at the diverse wildlife that call Madison home.
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Why is Madison’s weather so weird? A look into the El Niño
By Lindsay Pfeiffer | Feb. 22, 2024The why behind Madison’s unusually warm winter.
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Ice core: Will the heart of Madison winter’s keep melting?
By Britta Wellenstein | Feb. 15, 2024Warming temperatures impact ice events. They harm the lake’s ecosystem, too.
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UW-Madison commits to 100% renewable electricity by 2030
By Britta Wellenstein and Mary Bosch | Feb. 12, 2024Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin publicized five new sustainability goals at a University of Wisconsin Board of Regents meeting Friday.
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Pivotal Health: Healthcare meets technology in Wisconsin
By Bryson Turner | Feb. 12, 2024Company brings accessible medical services to campus.
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WiscWind breezes through first stage of national competition
By Lauren Fieweger | Feb. 5, 2024This innovative UW-Madison club is making an impact in renewable energy.
CAMPUS NEWS
As Madison rethinks road salt, UW grad student explores its effects on a local lake
By Noe Goldhaber | Feb. 1, 2024Elizabeth Emch studies Lake Wingra while doing outreach on winter salting around Madison through her master’s program in the Department of Limnology.
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What is seasonal depression? The science behind “winter blues”
By Sydney Spiegel | Feb. 1, 2024As the sun continues to hide, learn more about this cold weather disorder.
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I Just Think They’re Neat: Humpback Whales
By Lindsay Pfeiffer | Jan. 31, 2024These gentle giants do more than put on a show for whale watchers.
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A UW-Madison research lab is under fire. Scientists argue it isn’t so simple.
By Ava Menkes | Jan. 25, 2024The primate lab has been under scrutiny since PETA brought forth allegations of animal cruelty. But scientists told The Daily Cardinal they follow humane guidelines to the much-needed field.
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Science sit down with Google Firebase founder James Tamplin
By Bryson Turner | Jan. 25, 2024UW-Madison alumnus James Tamplin spoke with The Daily Cardinal about his creation of Google’s flagship platform for app development.
