Category: Highlights
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Posted on December 3, 2018
‘Foray’ draws scientists to Wisconsin in search of mushrooms, fellowship
The caravan rolled slowly down Brodhead Street past the Mazomanie Historical Society, crossed the railroad tracks and took a right on Hudson Street to stay […]
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Posted on November 30, 2018
Reminder: Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems director candidate presentations – Dec. 11 and 13
The search committee for the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS) Director position has announced two candidates who have been invited to give public presentations. […]
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Posted on November 26, 2018
Forestry Club’s 2018 Christmas tree sale set for Nov. 30 – Dec. 2
The UW Forestry Club will be holding their 45th Annual Christmas Tree Sale Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 in the UW Stock Pavilion. Tree species […]
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Beneficial gut bacteria metabolize fiber to improve heart health in mice
Diets rich in fiber have long been associated with an array of positive outcomes, chief among them healthy hearts and arteries protected from the ravages […]
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Misplaced reptile? Bird break-in? Alumnus Richard Ness is on the case
When a foot-long bearded dragon appears on a rock near Bascom Hill, or a turkey flies through a stained-glass window in Science Hall, who do you call? It turns […]
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Posted on November 19, 2018
Please remember: CALS Coffee next Tuesday, Nov. 27
Be sure to stop by and say hello to your colleagues at the next CALS Coffee gathering. The event is set for Tuesday, Nov. 27 […]
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CALS All-College Meeting summary: Time of change, time to grow
Around 100 people attended the All-College Meeting held on Wednesday, Nov. 14. The meeting featured presentations by various CALS leaders, followed by a Q&A session. […]
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Broad genome analysis shows yeasts evolving by subtraction
An unprecedented comparison of hundreds of species of yeasts has helped geneticists brew up an expansive picture of their evolution over the last hundreds of […]
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Posted on November 12, 2018
The great beyond: A new journey for compost at UW–Madison
Food systems are one of the cornerstones of sustainability. That word “systems” is key: the food we eat is part of a vast, interconnected web. […]
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Stopping unwanted critters from sneaking indoors requires diligence
Fall and winter’s plunging temperatures inspire spending more time indoors, but that warmth can also be an invitation to some unwelcome guests. The onset of […]