Category Science & Technology

‘Bringing the Universe to Wisconsin’ begins at UW–River Falls

November 26, 2012

It took seven years and the efforts of an international collaboration of scientists to turn the South Pole ice into the world's largest, most innovative telescope: the IceCube Neutrino Observatory.

Analytical tool is focus of spinoff firm

November 20, 2012

A new company making a high-speed, accurate and user-friendly instrument that reveals the molecular structure of proteins, drugs, and other important materials is the latest spinoff from the University of Wisconsin–Madison chemistry department.

Bioenergy center supports new science education framework

November 20, 2012

Teachers aiming to meet new federal standards for science education have a new resource at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC).

Meditation expertise changes experience of pain

November 15, 2012

Meditation can change the way a person experiences pain, according to a new study by UW–Madison neuroscientists.

Public opinion of wolves could influence hunt outcome

November 15, 2012

Illegal wolf kills typically spike during gun deer season, says UW–Madison environmental studies professor Adrian Treves, whether due to a sense of competition, fear, or simply increased opportunity.

Astrobiology consortium supported for additional five years

November 14, 2012

With the help of a new grant from NASA, University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers are guiding the search for signs of life on distant planets - while keeping their feet firmly planted on Earth.

Forum to cover intellectual property basics for students

November 13, 2012

University of Wisconsin–Madison students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation will be able to learn more about protecting and commercializing their ideas at a forum on Dec. 10.

Cross-campus center for bioscience students being developed

November 13, 2012

The Institute for Biology Education and Steenbock Library have launched a joint Educational Innovation project to create a biology community and learning center for bioscience students across campus.

New biofuel conversion process cuts costly separating step

November 12, 2012

Using a biomass-derived solvent, University of Wisconsin–Madison chemical and biological engineers have streamlined the process for converting lignocellulosic biomass into high-demand chemicals or energy-dense liquid transportation fuel.

Early stress may sensitize girls’ brains for later anxiety

November 11, 2012

High levels of family stress in infancy are linked to differences in everyday brain function and anxiety in teenage girls, according to new results of a long-running population study by University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists.

Cells from skin create model of blinding eye disease

November 8, 2012

Environmental leader to speak on ‘America the Possible’ Nov. 12

November 8, 2012

Author and environmental law expert Gus Speth will describe his vision of a more economically and environmentally sustainable future next week at UW–Madison.

UW contingent among Kavli Frontiers of Science fellows

November 8, 2012

Four members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have been selected as Kavli Frontiers of Science fellows, and were invited to participate in the Kavli Foundation's Frontiers of Science symposium.

Noted chemistry educator delivers Christmas ‘Science is Fun’ lectures

November 8, 2012

Chemistry Professor Bassam Shakhashiri will give his 43rd Christmas "Science is Fun" presentation Dec. 1 and 2 on the UW–Madison campus.

With new high-tech materials, UW–Madison researchers aim to catalyze U.S. manufacturing future

November 6, 2012

Drawing on methods similar to those used to sequence the human genome, a multi-university team of researchers aims to discover and create revolutionary advanced materials that could help solve grand challenges in such areas as energy, national security and human health.

In static friction, chemistry is key to stronger bonds

November 6, 2012

Inspired by phenomena common to both earthquakes and atomic force microscopy, University of Wisconsin–Madison materials engineers have learned that chemical reactions between two silicon dioxide surfaces cause the bonds at that interface to "age," or strengthen gradually over time.

Category Science & Technology

‘Bringing the Universe to Wisconsin’ begins at UW–River Falls

Analytical tool is focus of spinoff firm

Bioenergy center supports new science education framework

Meditation expertise changes experience of pain

Public opinion of wolves could influence hunt outcome

Astrobiology consortium supported for additional five years

Forum to cover intellectual property basics for students

Cross-campus center for bioscience students being developed

New biofuel conversion process cuts costly separating step

Early stress may sensitize girls’ brains for later anxiety

Cells from skin create model of blinding eye disease

Environmental leader to speak on ‘America the Possible’ Nov. 12

UW contingent among Kavli Frontiers of Science fellows

Noted chemistry educator delivers Christmas ‘Science is Fun’ lectures

With new high-tech materials, UW–Madison researchers aim to catalyze U.S. manufacturing future

In static friction, chemistry is key to stronger bonds

Stirred, not shaken, lake mixing experiment shows promise

Cheap, simple bacteria test could spare newborns deadly infections

Science writer David Dobbs to visit UW–Madison

Father of the birth-control pill talks science, art and the life of the intellectual