News Focus Channel: Hidden - Wisconsin

UW-Milwaukee Students Volunteer as Virtual Tutors

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Wed, 18 May 2022 17:15:23 EST

Donor supports two-year old program, started during the pandemic, which pairs university students with younger students for virtual academic support.

Mayo Clinic invierte en instalaciones del Sistema de Salud de Mayo Clinic y de Florida para ampliar y mejorar la atencion de los pacientes

Mayo Clinic — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:35:54 EST

Mayo Clinic anuncia proyectos para mejorar los principales campus del Sistema de Salud de Mayo Clinic en La Crosse (Wisconsin) y Mankato (Minnesota), asi como de Mayo Clinic en Jacksonville (Florida).

Mayo Clinic invests in facilities at Mayo Clinic Health System locations and in Florida to expand and enhance patient care

Mayo Clinic — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:20:03 EST

In support of its "Bold. Forward." strategic plan to transform health care over the next decade, Mayo Clinic announces major campus enhancement projects at Mayo Clinic Health System locations in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Mankato, Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

What is the Wisconsin state soil?

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:00:44 EST

Antigo Silt Loam is a rich soil, good for growing crops and forestry

Nova Medical Centers Expands into Fifth State with Announcement of Milwaukee Airport Center

Nova Medical Centers — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:00:42 EST

Nova Medical Centers, the nation's leading occupational healthcare provider, announces the opening of its newest location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Why is Biden making Milwaukee his 1st presidential trip? Political scientist weighs in on reasons behind Wisconsin visit

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:05:03 EST

President Biden selected Milwaukee as the site of his first official trip since taking office. The city missed the chance to host candidate Biden last summer after the DNC was scaled back because of COVID. A Milwaukee political scientist weighs in on the reasons behind Biden's milestone visit.

Houston, we're here to help the farmers

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:00:20 EST

International Space Station's ECOSTRESS gathers plant data

Dealing with the fallout in Fukushima-Part 1

Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 08:00:41 EST

Mar. 11 marks the 8th anniversary of Japan's Tohuku earthquake. The tsunami that followed led to the meltdown of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which spread radioactive materials throughout the area. The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Mar. 1 blog explores the impact this has had on the farming village of Iitate, Japan.

Swimming microbes steer themselves into mathematical order

University of Wisconsin-Madison — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:05:55 EST

Freeing thousands of microorganisms to swim in random directions in an infinite pool of liquid may not sound like a recipe for order, but eventually the swarm will go with its own flow. Theoretical modeling led by University of Wisconsin-Madison applied mathematician Saverio Spagnolie shows that the forces generated by different kinds of tiny swimmers will sweep them all up in predictable ways.

Getting to the core of underwater soil

Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 08:05:52 EST

Soils all over the Earth's surface are rigorously tested and managed. But what about soils that are down in the murky depths? Some scientists are working to get them the recognition and research they deserve.

Ancient Poop Helps Show Climate Change Contributed to Fall of Cahokia

University of Wisconsin-Madison — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 15:00:00 EST

A new study shows climate change may have contributed to the decline of Cahokia, a famed prehistoric city near present-day St. Louis. And it involves ancient human poop.

Do crops have different metabolisms--like people?

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 08:05:28 EST

Crop differences go beyond appearance and taste. Certain plants are more efficient in how they grow and reproduce. The Feb. 22 Sustainable, Secure Food blog explains how this difference in plant metabolism is important for future food security.

Yeasts Reach Across Tree of Life to Domesticate Suite of Bacterial Genes

University of Wisconsin-Madison — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:00:00 EST

New research finds that some yeast picked up a whole suite of genes from bacteria that gave them the new ability to scavenge iron from their environment. It's one of the clearest examples yet of the transfer of genes from one branch on the tree of life to another.

To bear or not to bear a seed

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:05:08 EST

What would be the purpose of a flower that doesn't bear seeds? Research with crop wild relatives suggests the extra flowers make a small but significant contribution to yield.

UW-Milwaukee poet blends Spanish, English

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 17:05:33 EST

Cardenas was among those honored with an Outstanding Woman of Color award by the University of Wisconsin System.

UW-Milwaukee student food pantry honored

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 16:05:42 EST

The food pantry has served more than 500 students in its first few months of operation.

UW-Milwaukee Supports Students Coming Out of Foster Care

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:05:14 EST

Program, one of only two in the University of Wisconsin System, provides coaching and information for students without traditional family networks.

What are soil contaminants--and how did soil get contaminated?

Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 07:05:20 EST

Soil is all around us, in cities and rural areas. But some soil becomes contaminated. The Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) Feb. 15 Soils Matter blog summarizes common contaminants and the risks they carry.

Cell component breakdown suggests possible treatment for multiple neural disorders

University of Wisconsin-Madison — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:00:00 EST

Research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison reveals how one mutation causes fragile X, the most common inherited intellectual disability. Fragile X patients have difficulty in learning and language, as well as temper tantrums, hyperactivity and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Nearly half of fragile X patients are also diagnosed with autism.

UW-Milwaukee names new dean of the Lubar School of Business

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 12:05:46 EST

Kaushal Chari has been named dean of the Lubar School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He begins his tenure in June 2019.