Author: caschneider3
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Posted on December 2, 2024
Five fascinating facets of the Indigenous ‘Three Sisters’ cropping method
The Three Sisters is a method of planting corn, beans, and squash in close proximity. The method was developed by Indigenous peoples in North America. […]
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Posted on November 19, 2024
Five considerations for plant hardiness zones (and your garden)
Plant hardiness zones are used to determine if a plant can thrive in a given climate — and your own backyard. The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone […]
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Posted on November 16, 2024
An ancient animal is helping scientists improve modern technology
Water bears, an ancient group of microscopic animals known for their pudgy, ursine appearance and their uncanny ability to survive under extreme conditions, are helping […]
- Posted on November 14, 2024
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Posted on November 12, 2024
The secrets of cold weather soil unearthed
When hydrology engineer Anita Thompson was growing up in Minnesota, she knew what to expect from winter. The temperatures would drop below freezing around November or December, […]
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Posted on November 7, 2024
New science-based video game offers improved training experience for dairy workers
The average weight of a fully grown Holstein cow is around 1,500 pounds, its average height nearly 5 feet at the shoulder. Guiding cattle that […]
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Posted on October 4, 2024
New images of RSV may expose stubborn virus’s weak points
The complex shape of respiratory syncytial virus is one hurdle limiting the development of treatments for an infection that leads to hospitalization or worse for […]
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Posted on September 25, 2024
Science through a glass darkly: CALS researchers look for ways to craft science messages that resonate
In the 1980s, the steps involved in a high school research paper assignment looked much different than today. Given a hot-button health topic of the […]
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Posted on September 24, 2024
Career retrospective: Q&A with plant pathology grad John Bowman
John Bowman’s 40-year career in international agricultural development has spanned several continents, dozens of developing nations, and countless projects. His dedication has been instrumental in […]
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Posted on September 17, 2024
UW Allen Centennial Garden holds grand opening for art exhibit featuring Kernza®, silphium and teosinte
Members of the UW–Madison, Madison and broader community are invited to celebrate the grand opening of Allen Centennial Garden’s art exhibit Archipelago on Tuesday, September 24, from 4:00 […]