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New Antarctica research season kicks off
The approach of winter in the northern hemisphere means that summer is coming to Antarctica - still bitterly cold, but just warm enough to let scientists make progress on ongoing studies. A number of UW–Madison researchers are awaiting the call.
Wisconsin Public Utility Institute, energy engineers to promote efficiency
On Wednesday, Dec. 5, the Wisconsin Public Utility Institute (WPUI) and the Wisconsin Association of Energy Engineers (WAEE) will present a program on how to encourage more efficiency from the motor industry.
Recipe for a storm: The ingredients for more powerful Atlantic hurricanes
As the world warms, the interaction between the Atlantic Ocean and atmosphere may be the recipe for stronger, more frequent hurricanes.
Virent CEO to speak on green business at WARF’s Gilson Discovery Series
Eric Apfelbach, president and CEO of Virent Energy Systems, will present "Building a Business around Green Technology" on Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Fluno Center, 601 University Avenue. The event, part of the Gilson Discovery Series sponsored by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), is free and open to the public.
Nanotech’s health, environment impacts worry scientists
The unknown human health and environmental impacts of nanotechnology are a bigger worry for scientists than for the public, according to a new report published Nov. 25 in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.
Statement on federal court consent decree on Charter Street Heating Plant
Here is a statement from Alan Fish, associate vice chancellor for facilities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, regarding today's (Monday, Nov. 26) agreement regarding the Charter Street Heating Plant.
Recent sightings: Thanksgiving tradition
During a Madison Friends of International Students (MFIS) Thanksgiving dinner, hosts Eng and Bill Braun (left), along with their son Paul…
The Science of Cheese
UW-Madison cheese researcher Carol Chen explains the physics, chemistry and biology of cheese on Sicentific American’s Science Talk podcast.
UW-Madison scientists guide human skin cells to embryonic state
In a paper to be published Nov. 22 in the online edition of the journal Science, a team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers reports the genetic reprogramming of human skin cells to create cells indistinguishable from embryonic stem cells.
Reprogramming the debate: stem-cell finding alters ethical controversy
When University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers succeeded in reprogramming skin cells to behave like embryonic stem cells, they also began to redefine the political and ethical dynamics of the stem-cell debate, a leading bioethicist says.
Mass e-mail letter from Dean of Students regarding fire safety
Dear UW–Madison Student, As I’m sure you’ve already heard, the campus community experienced a tragic loss this weekend as a result of…
Why does orange or grapefruit juice taste so nasty after I brush my teeth?
It’s all about phospholipids, says John Moore, director of the Institute for Chemical Education at UW–Madison. Not a flavor guy…