Science
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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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Historic pig-to-human kidney transplant excites Wisconsin medical community
A pair of Wisconsin kidney specialists say wait times for organ transplants could improve in the U.S after a Boston hospital transplants a genetically modified pig kidney into a living human.
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Wisconsinites find camaraderie during solar eclipse watch party
People young and old stretched out on the lawn looking up as the moon inched more and more in front of the sun.
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Under scrutiny, UW-Madison virus lab opens its doors
The bill would have ended all so-called “gain-of-function” research at higher education institutions in the state, and cut funding from any university that continued such experiments
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Wisconsin scientists study how to keep cheese fresh and prolong the squeakiness of cheese curds
At the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Center for Dairy Research, tasting cheese is serious business. “Everything is prescribed, down to what temperature we taste at, how many chews we do, how […]
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Wisconsin scientists studying gene-editing tech to cure blindness
As American and U.K. regulators approve the world’s first gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease, Wisconsin scientists are researching how to use the same technology to treat two eye diseases […]
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Wisconsin hunters see lowest bear harvest in 15 years
Wisconsin bear hunters saw their lowest harvest in 15 years during the 2023 bear season, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The DNR discussed the harvest results during […]
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Studies find methods for removing carbon dioxide must develop faster to meet climate goals
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison say new technologies for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere must be developed faster to meet goals to reduce global warming. The role of […]
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When will Wisconsinites see relief from high drug prices? A health insurance broker weighs in
This year, Medicare will start negotiating lower prescription drug prices. But one Wisconsin insurance broker says people will have to wait a few years to see prices go down. The […]
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Northwoods tribal leader reflects on 40th anniversary of court protecting treaty rights
This year marks the 40th anniversary of a landmark ruling that reaffirmed the 1837 treaty rights of a northern Wisconsin tribe to hunt, fish and gather on ceded territory. In […]