CALS in the News for the weeks of December 21 – January 3
In the News
What Bird Flu Means for Milk
Mother Jones, 12/21/24
Mentioned: Charles Nicholson, Animal and Dairy Sciences, Agricultural and Applied Economics
Video: Nature’s “perfect balance” is a mystery scientists are trying to decode
BigThink, 12/27/24
Interviewed: Sean Carroll, Emeritus, Genetics
The Sean Carrolls Explain the Universe
Nautilus, 12/20/24
Interviewed: Sean Carroll, Emeritus, Genetics
UW system has added 34 new programs since fall 2023; here’s what you can study now
Wisconsin State Journal, 1/1/25
Mentioned: Agroecology major
12 UW-Madison inventions that changed the world
Wisconsin State Journal, 1/3/25
Mentioned: Fred Blattner, Genetics
Mentioned: Hector Deluca, Biochemistry
Photographed: Irwin Goldman, Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences
Mentioned: Karl Paul Link, Biochemistry
Mentioned: Ann Palmenberg, Biochemistry
Mentioned: Harry Steenbock, Biochemistry
Mentioned: Mike Sussman, Biochemistry
Coyotes, red foxes ‘coexist peacefully’ in Madison, researchers say
The Cap Times, 12/23/24
Quoted: David Drake, Forest and Wildlife Ecology
Mentioned: Morgan Farmer, Alumna, Forest and Wildlife Ecology
My New Year’s resolution: To live my best Wisconsin life. These stories will help.
Green Bay Press-Gazette, 12/23/24
Mentioned: Center for Dairy Research
After a lifetime battling autoimmune diseases, UW graduate now dedicated to finding a cure
WMTV-TV, 12/15/24
Quoted: Isabella Dickman, Alumna, Community and Environmental Sociology
Anti-fluoride activists target Wisconsin cities
Isthmus, 1/2/25
Quoted: Dominique Brossard, Life Sciences Communication
Rural child care remains an expensive challenge
Brownfield Ag News, 12/31/24
Quoted: Michaela Hoffelmeyer, Community and Environmental Sociology
Quoted: Trish Fisher, graduate student, Community and Environmental Sociology
Selective breeding could help farmers lower enteric methane emissions in dairy cows
Progressive Dairy, 12/24/24
Quoted: Francisco Peñagaricano, Animal and Dairy Sciences
Mentioned: Arlington Agricultural Research Station
Mentioned: Marshfield Agricultural Research Station
Mentioned: U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center
Of Interest
Cranberries can be labeled ‘healthy,’ FDA says
Wisconsin State Journal, 1/1/25
CALS in the News is a weekly selection of media stories quoting or mentioning CALS faculty, staff, students, alumni, research and programs. Other stories of interest to the UW–Madison community and those in the fields of agriculture and the life sciences are also included. This list is produced by CALS External Relations. Read more about our mission and methodology for curating this list.