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Study finds high PFAS levels in lake foams despite lower contamination beneath
According to a new study of rivers and lakes in Wisconsin, natural foams from these bodies of water contain much higher concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) than the water below them.
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UW-Madison experts offer insights ahead of major political conventions this summer
The Midwest will play a significant role in the 2024 election, with Milwaukee hosting the Republican National Convention in July and Chicago welcoming the Democratic National Convention in August. Experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison are available to provide insights into Wisconsin politics and analysis on national and state races, polling, debates, and key voter issues.
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H5N1 airborne transmission inefficient despite infection risk from raw cow's milk
While H5N1 avian influenza virus taken from infected cow’s milk makes mice and ferrets sick when dripped into their noses, airborne transmission of the virus between ferrets — a common model for human transmission — appears to be limited.
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Serendipitous discovery enhances effectiveness of CAR-T cell therapy against solid tumors
A promising therapy that treats blood cancers by harnessing the power of the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells could now treat solid tumors more efficiently. A recent study from Dan Cappabianca and Krishanu Saha at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, published in Molecular Therapy – Methods & Clinical Development, suggests that Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy can be improved by altering the conditions in which T cells are grown. This discovery was made by chance.
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Federal funds awarded for biohealth with UW–Madison leading
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $49 million in Phase 2 funding to the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub, an initiative aimed at driving medical innovation, workforce development, and job growth across Wisconsin.
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Badger pride celebrated at annual Pride Picnic on Library Mall
Students, faculty members, and others gathered at the Pride Picnic on Library Mall on June 26 to participate in various activities, including spinning a wheel for pride-themed prizes, posing for photos in rainbow-colored Terrace chairs, and enjoying boxed lunches. The primary objective of the event was to foster connections among friends and emphasize the strength and support of the LGBTQ+ community on campus. The Gender & Sexuality Campus Center coordinated the event alongside the Wisconsin Alumni Association and their Rainbow Affinity Group.
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Printed sensors aim to boost crop yields by monitoring nitrates
University of Wisconsin–Madison engineers have developed low-cost sensors that enable real-time, continuous monitoring of nitrate in soil types common in Wisconsin. These printed electrochemical sensors could help farmers make better-informed nutrient management decisions and achieve economic benefits.
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UW-Madison leads interdisciplinary effort against idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists are poised to gain a better understanding of how to treat a progressive scarring disease of the lungs that kills an estimated 40,000 people every year in the United States.
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Study finds temporary effects of wolf reintroduction on Isle Royale carnivores
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison have found that the reintroduction of wolves to Isle Royale has had only temporary effects on other carnivores, with human activities playing a more significant role. The study, published in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, utilized DNA from foxes’ and martens’ scat and hair to analyze their locations and diets before and after the wolves' reintroduction.
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UW-Madison recognized as a 'Best Value College' by Princeton Review
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been named one of Princeton Review’s 209 “Best Value Colleges.” The recognition is given to institutions that demonstrate significant commitments to affordability through generous financial aid and/or comparatively low tuition costs.
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Community explores aquatic life at Hasler Laboratory's open house
Children and adults explored aquatic life in Wisconsin’s lakes, from touching longnose gar to examining organisms under microscopes, during an open house at the Hasler Laboratory of Limnology on June 21. Guests learned about current research on Madison lakes, encountered some of the plants and animals inhabiting the waters, and received a hands-on introduction to the tools freshwater scientists use.
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Study reveals limitations within Chicago's participatory budgeting efforts
Chicago’s participatory budgeting a positive, but incomplete, step toward inclusion
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Art enthusiasts gather for sketching class at Chazen Museum
A group of art-loving community members participated in a “Drawing in the Galleries” class led by artist Philip Salamone at the Chazen Museum of Art on June 20. The participants, encompassing various ages and skill levels, engaged in figure drawing with a live model. Salamone provided guidance, advising attendees to focus on the subject 90% of the time and their paper 10% of the time, and to use a mirror for an alternative perspective. The event is partially funded by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board.
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University Staff Recognition Award winners announced
To honor their contributions to the University of Wisconsin–Madison, 10 University Staff members have been recognized with 2024 University Staff Recognition Awards. The employees received their awards at a ceremony earlier this month.
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UW biochemist Ci Ji Lim named Pew Scholar
Ci Ji Lim, a University of Wisconsin–Madison biochemistry professor, has been named a Pew biomedical scholar by the Pew Charitable Trusts. He is one of 22 early-career scientists to receive the honor in 2024, joining the ranks of more than 1,000 Pew Scholars recognized since 1985 for their outstanding promise in science relevant to human health and with particularly creative and innovative approaches to their work.
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Pesticides linked to shorter lifespans in early 20th-century cicada-targeted regions
As millions of Americans prepare for the simultaneous emergence of two cicada broods this summer, new research from the La Follette School highlights how cicada-targeting pesticides used in the early 20th century might have shortened Americans’ lifespans.
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Wisconsin Idea Seminar highlights faculty-staff engagement across state
Faculty and staff explore state’s rivers, culture and more in Wisconsin Idea Seminar
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UW-Madison hosts dual ice cream socials for staff appreciation
Hundreds of UW–Madison employees participated in two ice cream socials this week, organized to express gratitude for their hard work and dedication throughout the academic year. Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin and other campus leaders assisted in scooping and serving the ice cream during these events.
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Cicadapalooza attracts curious nature lovers to Lake Geneva
Curious nature lovers crowded to Cicadapalooza, held on June 8 in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, to learn all about the noisy bugs. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Entomology Department held the event in honor of this year’s periodical cicada emergence, which is particularly strong in Lake Geneva. Events included walking tours to observe the periodical cicadas and talks by UW professor Dan Young, director of the Wisconsin Insect Research Collection, and Extension entomologist PJ Liesch. Visitors explored cicada, insect, and nature-themed tables and asked questions of UW bug...
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Watery planets around dead stars offer insights into potential habitability
Watery planets orbiting dead stars may be good candidates for studying life — if they can survive long enough