Category Science & Technology

Novel gene increases yeast’s appetite for plant sugars

July 25, 2011

For thousands of years, bakers and brewers have relied on yeast to convert sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide. Yet, University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers eager to harness this talent for brewing biofuels have found when it comes to churning through sugars, these budding microbes can be picky eaters.

Warming climate likely to dramatically increase Yellowstone fires by mid-century

July 25, 2011

Climate is changing fire patterns in the west in a way that could markedly change the face of Yellowstone National Park, according to new research.

Seeds of collaboration: Illinois Titan Arum traces roots to UW

July 14, 2011

A Titan Arum grown from a seed produced by the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s record-breaking Big Bucky is about to bloom and release its overpowering…

“Boot camp” prepares students for biology education at UW–Madison

July 14, 2011

Here's the situation: Recently, three kids succumbed within a month to a new blood parasite at your hospital, and a fourth child has just been admitted with the same parasite.

Climate change reducing ocean’s carbon dioxide uptake

July 13, 2011

How deep is the ocean’s capacity to buffer against climate change?

Study shows fewer injuries among athletes with ankle braces

July 12, 2011

Rural Wisconsin high school students learn with stem cells, top UW–Madison researchers

July 11, 2011

Twenty top science students from rural Wisconsin high schools have earned the opportunity to hone their laboratory skills and work alongside top researchers from the…

Landscape change leads to increased insecticide use in the Midwest

July 11, 2011

The continued growth of cropland and loss of natural habitat have increasingly simplified agricultural landscapes in the Midwest.

UW-Madison scientists played role in potato genome project

July 10, 2011

University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists are part of an international consortium that has successfully sequenced and analyzed the potato genome.

Indoor air pollution linked to cardiovascular risk

July 8, 2011

An estimated two billion people in the developing world heat and cook with a biomass fuel such as wood, but the practice exposes people - especially women - to large doses of small-particle air pollution, which can cause premature death and lung disease.

Old and new insect pests begin bugging Wisconsin

July 7, 2011

The mosquitoes are back, the Japanese beetles are starting to devour the 300 species of plants they call “food,” and a flock of invasive insects…

Retired Cargill CEO elected chair of private, nonprofit Morgridge Institute for Research

July 6, 2011

Ernest Micek has been elected chair of the board of trustees for the Morgridge Institute for Research.

Innovation marks UW–Madison contribution to vitamins, drugs, medical supplies

July 6, 2011

With a long tradition of exploration of medicine and biology, and a research budget that has passed $1 billion, University of Wisconsin–Madison builds on a rich history of discoveries related to drugs and nutrition: Vitamin A and B were discovered here in 1914.

Fireworks show a backdrop for fabulous science lessons

June 29, 2011

Renowned science educator Bassam Shakhashiri will take the stage on the Memorial Union Terrace Saturday, July 2 to give his annual "The Science of Fireworks" presentation.

Branchaw to lead Institute for Biology Education

June 27, 2011

Janet Branchaw has been named interim director of the Institute for Biology Education (IBE) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, beginning Friday, July 1.

Symposium honors career of UW–Madison biochemist

June 23, 2011

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Stem cells from patients make ‘early retina in a dish’

June 15, 2011

Soon, some treatments for blinding eye diseases might be developed and tested using retina-like tissues produced from the patient's own skin, thanks to a series of discoveries reported by a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison stem cell researchers.