Category: Natural Selections
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]