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UW spinoff tracks weightlifter safety, performance

March 7, 2016

WeightUp is a unique weightlifter monitoring system that not only counts reps, but also can detect sloppy form that can undermine the benefits of lifting.

14th Dalai Lama to visit Madison for live-streamed event on global well-being

February 23, 2016

Gathering perspectives to promote global well-being, the Center for Healthy Minds at UW–Madison will host the event March 9.

Student group helps Special Olympians go for the gold

February 17, 2016

On a recent Saturday, a basketball tournament filled the SERF gyms with the usual sights and sounds: huddles, cries of “Hands up!” and “Rebound!” from…

Researchers to examine best ways to alter concussion attitudes, behaviors

February 5, 2016

The study will address why education and awareness efforts have largely not succeeded when it comes to reporting concussions.

Biotech degree for working adults links science, business, law

February 3, 2016

As biological technologies advance, UW–Madison is preparing adult students to capitalize on that trend through a career-changing master’s degree in biotechnology.

Slow waves may explain the brain’s disconnect during dreaming

January 26, 2016

When we’re dreaming, our brains appear almost as active as when we are awake, yet we remain asleep and oblivious to our surroundings. A new study suggests why.

Greek task force takes action against sexual violence

January 20, 2016

Last semester, leaders of the four Greek Governing Council executive boards at the University of Wisconsin–Madison convened a task force to identify and implement recommendations…

Video game research shows promise for autism

January 20, 2016

The Waisman Center is studying how helping kids with autism spectrum disorder improve their motor skills may have a positive impact on their symptoms.