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Curiosities: How many people can the Earth support?

October 2, 2008

It depends on the kind of lifestyle those people enjoy, says Lisa Naughton, a UW–Madison professor of geography and environmental studies. The late 18th…

Wielding microbe against microbe, beetle defends its food source

October 2, 2008

As the southern pine beetle moves through the forest boring tunnels inside the bark of trees, it brings with it both a helper and a competitor. The helper is a fungus that the insect plants inside the tunnels as food for its young. But also riding along is a tiny, hitchhiking mite, which likewise carries a fungus for feeding its own larvae.

Canadian science radio producer to visit campus

September 29, 2008

Jim Handman, executive producer of the highly acclaimed Canadian Broadcasting Corporation science radio show "Quirks & Quarks," will spend the week of Oct. 6-10 on campus as the fall semester University of Wisconsin–Madison Science Writer in Residence.

Lava flows reveal clues to magnetic field reversals

September 25, 2008

Ancient lava flows are guiding a better understanding of what generates and controls the Earth's magnetic field - and what may drive it to occasionally reverse direction.

Professor brings sight to people around the world

September 24, 2008

If you’ve met Suresh Chandra, you’ve likely been enlisted in his crusade to end blindness.

Global population lecture opens Nelson Institute series

September 24, 2008

Joel Cohen will give a free public lecture, “Global Population and the Global Environment to 2050,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in 165 Bascom Hall. The event opens the fourth year of the Gaylord Nelson Lecture Series, hosted by the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. “Population and Resources” is the theme for 2008–09.

Canadian science radio producer named Science Writer in Residence

September 24, 2008

Jim Handman, executive producer of the highly acclaimed Canadian Broadcasting Corp. science radio show “Quirks & Quarks,” will spend the week of Oct. 6–10 on campus as the fall Science Writer in Residence.

Family medicine increases visibility through YouTube channel

September 24, 2008

The Department of Family Medicine (DFM) has further broadened its online presence by launching an expanded channel, http://www.youtube.com/WIFamilyMedicine.

Conference targets solutions for lakes

September 24, 2008

People who care about Dane County’s tainted lakes will consider the options in a daylong conference on Friday, Oct. 10, at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center.

Q&A: A broad vision for cross-college biology education

September 24, 2008

As one who balances scientific interests in microbes and climate change with a passion for human development, associate soil science professor Teri Balser knows a thing or two about bridging diverse disciplines and perspectives. Who better, then, to lead the Institute for Cross-College Biology Education?