Science

A still image shows Kurt Kotenberg seated in front of a map of Wisconsin and a glowing packers lamp with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Green Bay,' 'Kurt Kotenberg' and 'National Weather Service - Green Bay.'

Science

Kurt Kotenberg on tracking wildfire smoke across Wisconsin

National Weather Service Green Bay forecast office meteorologist Kurt Kotenberg considers wildfire smoke air quality alerts in Wisconsin and the potential for such conditions to return going forward.

June 6, 2025

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Annette Zimmermann on AI data centers, jobs and the economy
Annette Zimmermann on AI data centers, jobs and the economy

Economy

Annette Zimmermann on AI data centers, jobs and the economy

UW-Madison political philosophy professor Annette Zimmermann considers economic motivations for locating AI data centers in Wisconsin and political conflict over how this industry can impact jobs.

May 29, 2025

How AI data centers are tapping into Wisconsin’s fresh water
How AI data centers are tapping into Wisconsin’s fresh water

Economy

How AI data centers are tapping into Wisconsin’s fresh water

Growing use of AI tools and cloud computing is motivating tech companies to expand construction of data centers — these operations are drawn to Wisconsin due to abundant water resources for cooling.

May 23, 2025

A right hand holds a snake behind its head as it opens its mouth a left forearm of a seated person.
A right hand holds a snake behind its head as it opens its mouth a left forearm of a seated person.

Science

Scientists research the blood of a Wisconsin man bitten by snakes hundreds of times

Tim Friede has injected himself with snake venom for nearly two decades and has been bitten by black mambas, water cobras and more — using antibodies from his blood, scientists have created one antivenom to treat mice from snakebites by several different species.

May 4, 2025

A still image shows Michael Wagner seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Michael Wagner' and 'UW-Madison School of Journalism.'
A still image shows Michael Wagner seated at the 'Here & Now' set featuring wood paneling, with a graphic at bottom reading 'Michael Wagner' and 'UW-Madison School of Journalism.'

Education

Michael Wagner on federal research grant cuts at UW-Madison

UW-Madison journalism professor Michael Wagner discusses the termination of a federal grant to study communication about vaccination and the consequences of funding cuts for university researchers.

April 25, 2025

Xia Lee on the start of Wisconsin’s warm-weather tick season
Xia Lee on the start of Wisconsin’s warm-weather tick season

Health

Xia Lee on the start of Wisconsin’s warm-weather tick season

Wisconsin Department of Health Services public health entomologist Xia Lee describes the risks of tick-borne diseases around the state and tips for avoiding these pests when spending time outdoors.

April 25, 2025

Marty Kanarek on persistent lead contamination in Milwaukee
Marty Kanarek on persistent lead contamination in Milwaukee

Health

Marty Kanarek on persistent lead contamination in Milwaukee

UW-Madison environmental epidemiology professor Marty Kanarek describes work in Milwaukee to clean lead in and around houses and schools as research shows any contamination is dangerous to children.

April 15, 2025 • Southeast Region

Alex and Jared Poupart stand in front of a billboard with a portrait of Susan Poupart and the words Her family deserves better, and somebody knows. and If you have information, call the Vilas County Sheriff's Department along with a phone number.
Alex and Jared Poupart stand in front of a billboard with a portrait of Susan Poupart and the words Her family deserves better, and somebody knows. and If you have information, call the Vilas County Sheriff's Department along with a phone number.

Indigenous

Murder in Lac du Flambeau: An MMIP cold case gets renewed attention with DNA

The family of Suzy Poupart, a member of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa who was murdered in 1990, hopes advances in DNA testing technology can finally solve her murder after nearly 35 years and solve the case.

April 9, 2025 • Northern Region

A still image shows people standing and holding signs in the the Wisconsin Capitol Rotunda with green marble columns.
A still image shows people standing and holding signs in the the Wisconsin Capitol Rotunda with green marble columns.

Politics

‘Stand Up for Science’ rallies at Wisconsin State Capitol

Scientists and their supporters assembled for a "Stand Up for Science" rally at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison to speak out against cuts to National Institutes of Health research funding.

March 7, 2025 • South Central Region

A still image shows Jay Rothman speaking into a microphone on a wooden podium with three people standing behind him and a wall reading School of Medicine and Public Health in the background.
A still image shows Jay Rothman speaking into a microphone on a wooden podium with three people standing behind him and a wall reading School of Medicine and Public Health in the background.

Politics

UW, biohealth industry sound alarm on NIH research fund cuts

While a federal judge temporarily halts cuts to how National Institutes of Health funds are used, Universities of Wisconsin and biohealth industry leaders and researchers tout impacts of this funding.

March 7, 2025

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