China’s Yunnan province, home to some of the world’s most remote and distinctive ecological communities, is facing growing pressure to develop with the rest of the country. A UW–Chinese collaboration run through CALS sends researchers to explore how best to preserve biodiversity and foster sustainable livelihoods in the region.

As forests in South America and Central America are cleared for agriculture and other human uses, sloths are running out of room to maneuver.

When CALS sophomore Logan Wells tells you he spends his spare time sawing logs, he doesn’t mean he’s catching up on sleep. He’s actually out […]

There’s a new cheese in Wisconsin, and it has a rather funny name

1.  You will not suddenly develop migraines upon entry. Rather, a “tension zone” describes a geographic area that marks a change from one type of […]

Rachel 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 […]

By presenting a fresh vision of the sport to new audiences, a program aims to stem an alarming drop in hunters

It’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.

A hands-on program takes wannabe foresters to the scene of their future profession

It’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?

Tired 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 […]

The grass gurus at CALS are coming up with water-saving practices for lawn care