Science and Technology
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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.
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Data centers are driving up energy demand nationally. What does that mean for Wisconsin?
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, data centers are “energy intensive” buildings, using 10 to 50 times the energy per floor space of a typical commercial office building.
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Wave Watch buoys aim to improve safety for boaters in the Apostle Islands
A handful of solar-powered buoys will soon be installed around the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior to give kayakers and boaters real-time information on waves and water temperatures to improve safety.
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UW-Madison researchers look to take 3D printing out of this world, making computer components in zero gravity
Researchers with the University of Wisconsin-Madison have taken 3D printing out of this world, by successfully manufacturing computer components in zero gravity. Their project, backed by NASA, aims to give future astronauts the ability to print spare parts in space.
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Missed the Aurora Borealis? Don’t worry, it’ll come again soon.
Sightings of the Aurora Borealis are predicted to be more intense and more frequent as the sun reaches the peak of its 11-year activity cycle, expected to occur sometime between now and November.
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Up to 11 ancient canoes found in Madison’s Lake Mendota, archaeologists say
The Wisconsin Historical Society is planning additional research. In the meantime, all but two of the boats are consider too fragile to remove from the lake.
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New Amtrak route across Wisconsin begins service
In addition to increasing the frequency of rail service in Wisconsin, the Borealis route offers midday departure times, cheaper tickets and faster arrivals.