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Recent sightings: Anatomy, labeled

November 6, 2007

Medical terminology identifies the features of a human skull on a teaching skeleton during a gross anatomy class lab in the Medical…

Curiosities: What determines the colors of the sky at sunrise and sunset?

November 6, 2007

Photo: Jeff Miller The colors of the sunset result from a phenomenon called scattering, says Steven Ackerman,…

Illustration: The ethical dimensions of global climate change

November 6, 2007

The two world maps schematically represent the contribution of different nations to global warming, as measured in atmospheric carbon output (top) and…

Computer scientist forges new line of defense against malicious traffic

November 5, 2007

Paul Barford has watched malicious traffic on the Internet evolve from childish pranks to a billion-dollar "shadow industry" in the last decade, and his profession has largely been one step behind the bad guys.

Distinguished engineering alumni honored

October 25, 2007

In recognition of their outstanding contributions to fields ranging from nanotechnology and information management to medicine, materials and agriculture, the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering will honor nine influential alumni on Oct. 26 at the 60th annual Engineers' Day celebration.

Researchers examine world’s potential to produce biodiesel

October 24, 2007

What do the countries of Thailand, Uruguay and Ghana have in common? They all could become leading producers of the emerging renewable fuel known as biodiesel, says a study from the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies.

UW center will lead efforts to expand farm-to-school programs in Midwest

October 22, 2007

The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named as lead agency in a six-state area for a new national program to encourage schools to serve more locally grown food.

New mechanical engineering building set for generations of innovation

October 19, 2007

When the Mechanical Engineering Building on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus opened its doors in 1930, sliding chalkboards and concrete floors were among its most innovative features.

Researchers underscore limitations of genetic ancestry tests

October 19, 2007

Although many people rely on commercially available genetic tests for insights into their ancestry, consumers should be aware of significant limitations in such testing, according to a group of researchers commenting in today's issue of the journal Science.

New York environmental justice advocate to speak Oct. 24

October 16, 2007

Peggy Shepard, a prominent environmental and health advocate for minority groups in New York City, will give a free public lecture Wednesday, October 24, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.