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  • Posted on March 8, 2024
    New Target for Cancer Treatment?

      Once thought to be the trash can of the cell, a little bubble of cellular stuff called the midbody remnant is actually packing working […]

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    Flexibility + Preparation = Resilience

      The COVID-19 pandemic expanded our everyday vocabulary to include words such as “PCR test” and “supply chain.” Economists and the general public alike wondered […]

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    Recipes for the Origins of Life

      Life on a faraway planet — if it’s out there — might not look anything like life on Earth. But there are only so […]

  • Posted on November 2, 2023
    On the Origin of the Species

      Speciation, the formation of new and distinct species over time, is an abstract concept that can be difficult for younger students to grasp. Multiple […]

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    Focus on Rural and Tribal Wisconsin

      Four projects, including two from CALS, that will support Wisconsin’s rural communities and tribal nations have been selected to receive funding through UW’s Wisconsin […]

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    The Turf Manager’s Apprentices

      Emerging from the tree line onto The Lido golf course is like walking into a different world. Sand stretches over rolling hills where green […]

  • Posted on July 7, 2023
    Less Elbow Room for Wildlife

      Human presence and influence on landscapes change the way other animals interact by bringing them close together more frequently than happens in wilder places. […]

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    One Step Ahead of Wisconsin’s Weather

      Wisconsin weather has grown increasingly unpredictable and extreme since the 1950s. The rapid shift poses difficult challenges for farmers, researchers, and the public. But […]

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    The Food Label Effect

      Use the term “genetically engineered food,” chances are you’ll spark a debate. Some praise its societal benefits — lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced […]

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    One Civet Coffee, Please — Hold the Poop

      Thailand produces some of the most expensive coffee in the world, as much as $100 a cup or $600 per pound in some countries. […]

  • Posted on March 9, 2023
    Can Goats Take a Bite Out of Invasive Plants?

      On a walk through the woods in Wisconsin, you might expect to see a few squirrels, a variety of birds, and maybe even a […]

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    Native Knowledge Revitalized

      On a frigid February afternoon, around 60 UW students gather near Dejope Residence Hall on the west end of campus. Their modern gear protects […]