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Weary of winter? Take a fresh look
Like the finishing touch of a lovely dessert, Mother Nature has continued to sprinkle the campus and surrounding areas with snow, reminding us that winter…
Transplanted brain cells in monkeys light up personalized therapy
For the first time, scientists have transplanted neural cells derived from a monkey's skin into its brain and watched the cells develop into several types of mature brain cells, according to the authors of a new study in Cell Reports. After six months, the cells looked entirely normal, and were only detectable because they initially were tagged with a fluorescent protein.
Chancellor Ward provides clarification on WISPIRG
I support registered student organizations, including WISPIRG, and the activities they provide for our students, though I think my actions are being misrepresented.
Tribune executive to become risk management director
Cara Leeman, director of risk management at the Tribune Company in Chicago, Ill., has been selected as the new director of Risk Management at UW–Madison, Division of Business Services.
Mayrent Institute symposium asks ‘Who owns sound culture?’
Who owns music? Musicians who compose, perform and record something? Music companies that sell recordings? Consumers who buy copies of the recordings? These are questions that swirl around contentious issues like end-user license agreements and anti-piracy laws, as well as the growing divide between musicians who create work in home sound studios and the mega-stars who work with major corporations.
Badgers eager for chance to blast off into space
It’s no secret that Badgers excel in everything from sports to science, finance to fashion. Now, two UW–Madison alumni have hopes of bringing Badger pride to outer space.
Memorial gathering set for history pioneer Gerda Lerner
The family of Gerda Lerner, Robinson-Edwards Professor Emerita of U.S. Women's History at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will join with the UW–Madison Department of History to host a celebration of Lerner's life and work on Sunday, April 28.
Destination Troy: UW experts in classics, physics, and more will explore the ancient site
Beginning this year, UW scholars will launch a broad, interdisciplinary expedition to the ancient site of Troy and deploy a suite of powerful, new scientific techniques to wring more information from artifacts and the very ground of Troy itself.