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Supernova remnant is source of extreme cosmic particles
Astronomers have long sought the launch sites for some of the highest energy protons in our galaxy. Now, a study using 12 years of data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope confirms that a remnant of a supernova, or star explosion, is just such a place, solving a decade-long cosmic mystery.
X(ray) marks the spot in elemental analysis of 15th century printing press methods
Two UW–Madison researchers are part of a large, interdisciplinary team that is analyzing historical texts, including pages from a Gutenberg bible and Confucian texts, with a technique that could offer insights into early printing methods.
At summer youth camps, fun and learning go hand in hand
UW–Madison offers a diverse range of summertime activities for young learners from ages 5-18 designed to exercise both the mind and the body. They…
Search open for new campus chief human resources officer
The chief human resources officer provides leadership, policy direction, and management oversight for all human resources initiatives and functions for UW–Madison.
Ombuds sought to fill vacancy
The Office of the Provost and the Ombuds Office are seeking an ombuds to begin service in December 2022. Based on current priorities, the team…
Consider diverse audiences when penning a Fall Research Competition proposal
The application period for the annual Fall Research Competition from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education opened Aug. 8 and closes at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 9.
Stereotypes can be self-reinforcing, stubborn even without any supporting evidence
In the study, people who got feedback that largely ran counter to stereotypes didn’t learn from that feedback, continued stereotyping at their same rate despite the feedback saying that the stereotypes were inaccurate.
Q&A: Gloria Hawkins on her return as an ombuds
"I never forgot how people helped me feel empowered, which was instrumental in my growth and development as a professional. Now is the time for me to give back in a consistent and, hopefully, impactful way."
New plan for west side of campus to be created
This effort is part of the University’s larger revenue innovations initiative that seeks to identify compelling revenue opportunities that fund the core academic, research, and outreach mission.
Enzyme, proteins work together to tidy up tail ends of DNA in dividing cells
The research provides insight into how a human cell preserves the integrity of its DNA through repeated cell division.
Voting has started for primary election
Early voting has started on campus for the Aug. 9 primary election.