Category Science & Technology

Explore SoundWaves at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

December 11, 2012

What do genetics, plant infections, West Nile virus, the human brain and Bach have in common? Read More

Noted biologist to give free, public talks in Madison

December 7, 2012

Scott Gilbert, a professor of biology at Swarthmore College noted for using stories, images and analogies to get scientific points across, will give two free public lectures in Madison Dec. 12 and 13. Read More

Suomi satellite reveals Earth’s dark side

December 5, 2012

A remarkable new view of the dark side of our planet from space released today by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is just a peek at the nighttime capabilities of the agencies' newest weather satellite, the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership. Read More

Virtually healthy: ‘CAVE’ lets researchers experience patients’ behavior

December 4, 2012

Every day, patients take prescription medications, monitor vital signs or blood glucose levels, and even administer their own preventative care in the form of exercise and diet choices. It’s important for health care providers to understand how their patients actually perform these activities — yet do so without invading patients' privacy. Virtual reality makes that goal a reality. Read More

Key lesson from the first hunt: Harvesting wolves may be easier than anticipated

November 30, 2012

One of the early lessons from Wisconsin’s first wolf hunt in decades is that shooting or trapping wolves is easier than wildlife management experts had expected, says Tim Van Deelen, University of Wisconsin–Madison professor of forest and wildlife ecology. Read More

Researchers trying to get computers to see as humans do

November 30, 2012

How could a few pictures of a dog in the grass illustrate key concepts underlying computer vision, a sophisticated science aimed at teaching machines to perform visual tasks for humans - such as recognizing faces, objects and patterns? Read More

Five faculty members honored as AAAS fellows

November 29, 2012

The American Association for the Advancement of Science has added five members of the University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty to its rolls as elected fellows. Read More

Scientists create road map to metabolic reprogramming for aging

November 29, 2012

In efforts to understand what influences life span, cancer and aging, scientists are building road maps to navigate and learn about cells at the molecular level. Read More

Class explores worldwide picture for AIDS, HIV

November 29, 2012

"This is an important time in HIV research," Matt Reynolds, an HIV researcher at University of Wisconsin–Madison, tells an undergraduate class on the Monday morning after Thanksgiving. Read More

State climatologist: Drought continues in Madison area

November 27, 2012

Near-normal rains in October did little to alleviate the long-term drought that has gripped the Badger state since the spring, says State Climatologist John Young. Read More

‘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. Read More

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. Read More

Category Science & Technology

Explore SoundWaves at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

Noted biologist to give free, public talks in Madison

Suomi satellite reveals Earth’s dark side

Virtually healthy: ‘CAVE’ lets researchers experience patients’ behavior

Key lesson from the first hunt: Harvesting wolves may be easier than anticipated

Researchers trying to get computers to see as humans do

Five faculty members honored as AAAS fellows

Scientists create road map to metabolic reprogramming for aging

Class explores worldwide picture for AIDS, HIV

State climatologist: Drought continues in Madison area

‘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