Category: Highlights
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Posted on March 18, 2024
New research finds boreal arctic wetlands are producing more methane over time
Scientists have been measuring global methane emissions for decades, but the boreal arctic —with a wide range of biomes including wetlands that extend across the […]
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Posted on March 11, 2024
175th anniversary celebration keeps bringing the wow with ultimate community open house
The party Just. Keeps. Going! As the University of Wisconsin nears the close of its 175th anniversary year, there’s one final flagship event you won’t want to […]
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Posted on February 28, 2024
New toolkit helps scientists study natural cell death
New research from the Weeks Lab in the Department of Biochemistry opens the door for scientists to explore cell death, a critical biochemical process, with […]
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Posted on February 5, 2024
Five energizing facts about agrivoltaics
In the quest to combat climate change, the idea of using agricultural landscapes in the Midwest to support renewable energy production has focused primarily on […]
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Posted on January 5, 2024
James Ntambi reflects on decades of study abroad
Professor James Ntambi has brought groups of undergraduate students to his native country of Uganda since 2002. The Uganda Program has gained notoriety not only […]
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Posted on December 27, 2023
Multitasking microbes: UW–Madison scientists engineer bacteria to make two valuable products from plant fiber
We often look to the smallest lifeforms for help solving the biggest problems: Microbes help make foods and beverages, cure diseases, treat waste and even […]
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Posted on December 14, 2023
New research offers insights into the biochemistry that makes grasses flower
Floral timing has major implications for agricultural crops because flowering is a key stage in their reproductive process. Biochemical pathways that lead to flowering have […]
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Posted on November 15, 2023
Grass and shrublands burn more land and homes than forest fires
When people think of wildfires, they often think of huge forests burning and flames jumping from tree to tree. But according to new research led […]
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Posted on November 6, 2023
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. The […]