Category Science & Technology

Cancer-screening software wins wireless competition

April 19, 2013

A software program for screening for cervical cancer, particularly in developing countries with limited resources, earned the top award and $10,000 in the Qualcomm Wireless Innovation Prize at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Gift of $5 million establishes two faculty chairs at School of Nursing

April 16, 2013

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing has received a gift of $5 million from John and Tashia Morgridge in honor of Mary and Carl Gulbrandsen, establishing two permanently endowed faculty chairs - one in pediatric nursing and one in health systems innovation.

International astrophysics reaches Milwaukee

April 16, 2013

Trips to the South Pole usually require a lot of specialized equipment, but Nils Irland's packing list for his November 2012 visit included some items unusual even by those standards: a specially designed video camera, extra batteries, and lots and lots of data storage.

Kind honored for research support, advocacy

April 16, 2013

Interim Chancellor David Ward and the Science Coalition have presented Congressman Ron Kind (D-Wis.) with its Champion of Science Award in recognition of his strong commitment to funding the basic research that keeps the United States and the state of Wisconsin at the forefront of scientific discovery and technological innovation.

New bird flu strain seen adapting to mammals, humans

April 12, 2013

A genetic analysis of the avian flu virus responsible for at least nine human deaths in China portrays a virus evolving to adapt to human cells, raising concern about its potential to spark a new global flu pandemic.

Microbe shown to regulate its host’s biological clock

April 12, 2013

At a time when scientists are beginning to recognize the pervasive influence of microbes in a legion of plant and animal functions, new research shows a symbiotic bacterium setting the biological clock of its host animal.

Material screening method allows more precise control over stem cells

April 10, 2013

When it comes to delivering genes to living human tissue, the odds of success come down the molecule. The entire therapy - including the tools used to bring new genetic material into a cell - must have predictable effects.

WARF’s support for startups expands

April 9, 2013

The announcement of a new source of investment capital for campus information technology entrepreneurs, or researchers aspiring to join their ranks, adds to a growing list of initiatives to speed the transfer of technologies from UW–Madison labs for the benefit of the public and advancing the pace of university innovation.

In autism, age at diagnosis depends on specific symptoms

April 9, 2013

The age at which a child with autism is diagnosed is related to the particular suite of behavioral symptoms he or she exhibits, new research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison shows.

Stem cell symposium to address heart, vascular disease

April 8, 2013

World leaders in the use of stem cells will gather Wednesday, April 10 at the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute in Fitchburg, Wis., for the eighth annual Wisconsin Stem Cell Symposium, "Cell-Based Therapy for Heart & Vascular Disease: Pathways to Clinic."

Journalist, author McKenna to be Science Writer in Residence

April 8, 2013

Independent journalist and author Maryn McKenna has been named the Spring 2013 UW–Madison Science Writer in Residence.

UW Carbone Cancer Rearchers Named to Pediatric Cancer Dream Team

April 8, 2013

Dr. Paul Sondel Madison, Wisconsin — A “dream team” of pediatric cancer researchers at the UW Carbone Cancer Center is among scientists at seven…

UW Day at the Capitol showcases research, innovation

April 5, 2013

Thursday, April 4 was the annual UW–Madison, UW-Extension and UW Colleges Day at the Capitol. The event presented to legislators and the public the many ways that the innovation and research at the UW makes an impact all across Wisconsin.

DOE renews Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center

April 4, 2013

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded the University of Wisconsin–Madison $25 million per year to fund the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) for another five years.

UW stem cell pioneer Thomson earns innovation award

April 4, 2013

A prestigious scientific honor adds to the legacy of stem cell pioneer James Thomson.

Chemical engineer receives prestigious Korean honor

April 3, 2013

Sangtae Kim, who has held both faculty and leadership positions at the UW–Madison, has received the 2013 Ho-Am Prize in Engineering, the highest honor from South Korea for research accomplishments in science, engineering, technology and math fields.

Thin clouds drove Greenland’s record-breaking 2012 ice melt

April 3, 2013

If the sheet of ice covering Greenland were to melt in its entirety tomorrow, global sea levels would rise by 24 feet.

Puzzle of how spiral galaxies get their arms comes into focus

April 2, 2013

Despite their common morphology, how galaxies like ours get and maintain their characteristic arms has proved to be an enduring puzzle in astrophysics. How do the arms of spiral galaxies arise? Do they change or come and go over time?

Ten winning pictures at the intersection of art and science

April 2, 2013

Drawn from a record number of entries, 10 pictures at the intersection of art and science have been chosen as winners of the 2013 UW–Madison Cool Science Image contest.

Céline Cousteau to speak at Earth Day conference

March 28, 2013

Marine conservation advocate and filmmaker Céline Cousteau will be a featured speaker at the seventh annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference on Monday, April 15.