UW-Madison
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Wisconsin cave holds tantalizing clues to ancient climate changes, future shifts
March 15, 2023
Even in their dark isolation from the atmosphere above, caves can hold a rich archive of local climate conditions and how they’ve shifted over the eons. Formed over tens of […]
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New carbon nanotube-based foam promises superior protection against concussions
December 14, 2022
Developed by University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers, a lightweight, ultra-shock-absorbing foam could vastly improve helmets designed to protect people from strong blows. The new material exhibits 18 times higher specific energy […]
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A Research Network at the Nexus of Water and Agriculture
December 1, 2022
Wisconsin’s abundant rivers, lakes and streams helped the state become an agricultural leader. Yet agricultural processes, including irrigation and pesticide use, also greatly impact our state’s water quality and quantity. […]
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Wearable sensor can help unlock the potential of exosuits in real-world environments
November 29, 2022
Wearing an exosuit could help people rehab from an injury or even give them extra oomph if they’re carrying something heavy. But, according to University of Wisconsin–Madison and Harvard University […]
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UW-Madison grad students work with climatologist on tool to alert communities to dangerous heat levels
November 18, 2022
As dangerous heat levels are breaking records across the United States and the world, three University of Wisconsin–Madison graduate students are collecting data to inform a heat warning system based […]
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New interactive mural invites exploration and engagement with science
November 9, 2022
Bright colors, bold lines and intricate patterns framed within abstract shapes come together to form a new mural currently on display in the first-floor atrium of the Discovery Building. Created […]
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New UW-Madison study allows scientists to test therapeutics for rare disease affecting young children
October 21, 2022
For the first time, scientists will be able to test therapeutics for a group of rare neurodegenerative diseases that affect infants and young children thanks to a new research model […]
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UW-Stevens Point: Helping more people access farmers markets
September 21, 2022
Current and former UW-Stevens Point students are working to improve access to nutritious food at farmers markets in central Wisconsin. Thanks to a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant of $200,000, […]
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UW-Madison: New injectable gel offers promise for tough-to-treat brain tumors
August 23, 2022
Like the hardiest weed, glioblastoma almost always springs back — usually within months after a patient’s initial brain tumor is surgically removed. That is why survival rates for this cancer […]
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UW-Stout: Health of Red Cedar watershed topic of LAKES students, mentors Aug. 11 community presentation
August 10, 2022
Eleven researchers from around U.S. invite conversations on challenges, opportunities in the region Eleven students from universities across the nation conducted research this summer to understand and improve the health […]