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Five things everyone should know about . . . The Tension Zone
Posted on October 12, 20121. You will not suddenly develop migraines upon entry. Rather, a “tension zone” describes a geographic area that marks a change from one type of […]
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Experiencing the World
Posted onRachel Glab recently spent time on an idyllic Caribbean island, but she wasn’t there to stick her toes in the sand. Rather, Glab was in […]
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Our Signature Foods—and CALS
Posted onWisconsinites aren’t called Cheeseheads for nothing. But consider, too, our deep love of brats fresh from the grill and a gooey ice cream sundae for […]
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In the Field: Special Feature – The WALSAA 40 in 40 Impact Awards
Posted onIn celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association (WALSAA) is honoring individuals who have made a difference not only […]
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The Inner Lives of Cows
Posted onBacteria found in cow rumens could be harnessed to process biofuel
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Learn Among the Trees
Posted onA hands-on program takes wannabe foresters to the scene of their future profession
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How birds find their way
Posted onIt’s a great biological mystery—how millions of migratory birds make epic journeys between their breeding and wintering grounds every year, rarely losing their way.
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The Secret Lives of Bacteria
Posted onDoug Weibel has a seemingly endless list of questions about bacteria, and he is using all tools at his disposal—and creating some new ones—to find the answers
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Vitamin D–The Hype and the Hope
Posted onIt’s the “miracle vitamin” that was discovered by a CALS-trained researcher—-and our scientists have been prominent in exploring it ever since. What have we learned about the true benefits of vitamin D and its promise?
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A New Way to Bucky
Posted on October 11, 2012Tired of ice cream? Not a chance. But if you’re looking for a cold, milk-based coffee drink, consider Babcock Hall’s latest creation. Buckyccino, available at […]
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How to attract beneficial creatures to your garden
Posted on June 14, 2012These critters not only do your garden good—they also are beautiful or at least interesting to look at. But to get them in your garden, you have to roll out the welcome mat.
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Final Exam – Summer 2012
Posted onWhere did the first commercial cheese-making plant in Wisconsin start operating?