Science and Technology
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UW-Madison one step closer to harnessing the power of the sun through fusion research
For the first time, a fusion device at the University of Wisconsin in Madison has generated plasma, inching one step closer toward using nuclear fusion as a source of carbon-free energy.
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Effects of global computer outages felt across Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s online system for searching and filing court cases remained online Friday. But other government operations, including the state’s consumer protection hotline, were hit by the CrowdStrike outage.
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Sweeter beets and purple broccoli: The latest in vegetables
Irwin Goldman recently visited WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to discuss new vegetable varieties.
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Kaliane Bradley’s ‘The Ministry of Time’ takes time travel to a whole new level
Kaliane Bradley has delivered a convincing case for the possibility of time travel in her debut novel, which she shares with WPR’s “BETA.”
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The dairy farm of the future could employ robotics
A new dairy research facility hopes to study the use of robotics in farms as a possible solution to the worker shortage.
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Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub to receive nearly $50M in federal grant funding
Wisconsin’s federally-designated tech hub will receive nearly $50 million from the federal government to help the state’s growing biohealth sector continue to expand and innovate.
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What history can teach us about combating disinformation problems of today
Daniel Lawrence talked on WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” about the history of disinformation and what it can teach us about combating the issue today.
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UW Health nurses using AI to improve patient messaging
As the health care industry continues to struggle with staffing, UW Health is looking to artificial intelligence to help nurses respond to patient messages more efficiently.
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What are Wisconsin’s ghost ports?
State archaeologist Amy Rosebrough talks with WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” about searching for pier remnants in Wisconsin.
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Ascension still working to restore medical record access after cyber attack
Ascension says it hopes to restore access to electronic medical records for providers and patients by June 14, more than a month after the cyber attack.