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Sociologist tracks migration in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
UW researchers help IBM try to create a cognitive computer chip.
A virtual behind-the-wheel experience tracks behavior on the road.
Work flows from “the best of reasons,” says new director of primate research center.
Technique used by astronomers could help assess skin cancer.
Does genomics hold the secrets for the future of medicine? Eric Green believes it does — and that Bill Gahl is showing the way.
A unique program explores how science plays out in society.
UW–Madison researchers are making strides in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by studying people who don’t have it.
A UW sociologist explores the complicated roles of mothers and nannies.
Those who post to dating sites fudge the facts strategically.
What region has the foulest mouths on the Internet?
Students and professors find crayfish study to be rewarding — and delicious.
The persistence of "hipsters" shines a light on product choices.
A new UW center is exploring what Americans need to know about their finances.
When she watches television, it’s with an eye on diversity, as well as entertainment.
Khipus are an ancient method of recording information, one that goes back to the Inca empire that pre-dated the arrival of Europeans.
To feed the hungry, researcher looks to crops that aren’t being harvested.
A national study links leisure spending to a sense of well-being.
Research leads to a smoother transition for patients and caregivers.
UW researchers help Wisconsin tribes fight obesity on their own terms.
We offer seven examples of life-changing UW discoveries, knowing full well that it’s only a start. Think back and add a favorite to our list, then learn what’s afoot at the new Wisconsin Institutes of Discovery.
Horticulture prof is in his element when working with sports venues around the world.