Science and Technology
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Burying ‘The 831’ of Milwaukee County – again
More than a century after being buried, and decade after being exhumed, a group of Milwaukee County residents are still awaiting a final resting place
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Wisconsin scientists study driving and THC impairment
To see how the drugs influence people behind the wheel, researchers at the UW-Madison are gearing up to administer set levels of delta-8 and delta-9 THC to people in a pilot study, and place them in a driving simulator.
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City of Sheboygan hit by apparent ransomware attack
On Sunday, the city released a statement saying its internal team and cybersecurity experts were investigating “unauthorized access to our network by an external party.”
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With plan to revive extinct passenger pigeon species, researchers are testing Wisconsin trees
Passenger pigeons have been extinct for over a century, but conservation groups want to bring them back for their role in forestry management. Their hordes were thought to create exceptionally green forests and fertile farmland.
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Despite high nutrient levels, a Lake Superior bay avoids algae blooms
Intense storms and flooding have sent runoff surging into a shallow bay of Lake Superior in the last decade, and a new study finds runoff is the largest driver of phosphorus concentrations there that can lead to algae blooms. But unlike other areas on the Great Lakes, the Chequamegon Bay near Ashland hasn’t faced any…
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Remote drivers could someday help self-driving semi-trucks
Who swoops in when a self-driving semi truck needs help? Many years from now, it could be a remote driver.
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Wisconsin is on the front lines of psychedelic research that could reach millions
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison say people with clinical depression could potentially be helped by treatment involving psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms.
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Millions of birds die in building collisions. Madison volunteers want to help.
As migrating birds fly south through Wisconsin, they encounter hazards that can be fatal – such as cats, wind turbines and windows.
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9 celestial sights to see over the next few months
Fall is a great time for star gazing, amateur astronomer Paul Kinzer said on “The Larry Meiller Show.” Kinzer shared nine celestial sights to behold in the coming weeks and months.
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Wisconsin researchers weigh in on concussion prevention innovations in sports
Starting in 2022, Guardian Caps were mandated for NFL players in certain positions during pre-season practices. So far, no players on the Green Bay Packers have opted to wear the helmets in regular season games.