Science

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SCIENCE

WiscWind breezes through first stage of national competition

By Lauren Fieweger | Feb. 5, 2024

This innovative UW-Madison club is making an impact in renewable energy. 

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CAMPUS NEWS

As Madison rethinks road salt, UW grad student explores its effects on a local lake

By Noe Goldhaber | Feb. 1, 2024

Elizabeth Emch studies Lake Wingra while doing outreach on winter salting around Madison through her master’s program in the Department of Limnology. 

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SCIENCE

What is seasonal depression? The science behind “winter blues”

By Sydney Spiegel | Feb. 1, 2024

As the sun continues to hide, learn more about this cold weather disorder. 

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SCIENCE

I Just Think They’re Neat: Humpback Whales

By Lindsay Pfeiffer | Jan. 31, 2024

These gentle giants do more than put on a show for whale watchers.

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SCIENCE

A UW-Madison research lab is under fire. Scientists argue it isn’t so simple.

By Ava Menkes | Jan. 25, 2024

The primate lab has been under scrutiny since PETA brought forth allegations of animal cruelty. But scientists told The Daily Cardinal they follow humane guidelines to the much-needed field. 

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SCIENCE

Science sit down with Google Firebase founder James Tamplin

By Bryson Turner | Jan. 25, 2024

UW-Madison alumnus James Tamplin spoke with The Daily Cardinal about his creation of Google’s flagship platform for app development. 

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SCIENCE

Spring into research: Noteworthy science to watch this semester

By Lauren Fieweger | Jan. 24, 2024

Explore new scientific advances taking place on campus.

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SCIENCE

Science sit down: UW-Madison researcher attends COP28 global climate conference

By Britta Wellenstein | Dec. 7, 2023

UW-Madison Law professor Sumudu Atapattu shared her outlook toward the COP28 international climate conference in an interview with The Daily Cardinal. 

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SCIENCE

The Database Group: A hidden Wisconsin powerhouse

By Bryson Turner | Nov. 30, 2023

Discover one of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s most influential research groups. 

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SCIENCE

It’s not just Thanksgiving: The Turkey take over in Madison

By Britta Wellenstein | Nov. 22, 2023

How the Thanksgiving staple represents a conservation success story. 

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SCIENCE

A Wisconsin college storm chaser finds his career in turbulent skies

By Whitney West | Nov. 9, 2023

Step into the world of weather with Charlie Bourdo. 

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SCIENCE

‘Wisco Birder’ builds inclusive space for birders of color

By Britta Wellenstein | Nov. 9, 2023

UW-Madison faculty member Dexter Patterson shares how birding brings a new perspective to science.

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SCIENCE

Inside the insect world: Entomology student turns coursework into a collection

By Sydney Spiegel | Nov. 9, 2023

An entomology student turns course material into a collection. 

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SCIENCE

Event takes to State Street to blend art, science

By Meg Taylor | Nov. 2, 2023

The Wisconsin Science Festival and the Madison Night Market drew large crowds in October.

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SCIENCE

Science sit down: Nan Li explains how art helps us understand research

By Laila Smith | Nov. 2, 2023

When it comes to science, sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words. 

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SCIENCE

Science sit down with Linda Ham

By Paige Stevenson | Oct. 19, 2023

A leader in NASA’s goals to return to the Moon discusses the impact of diversity in STEM.

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SCIENCE

I Just Think They’re Neat: Coyotes

By Soren Goldsmith | Oct. 19, 2023

How Madison's stealthy winter residents thrive when others hibernate. 

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SCIENCE

Science sit-down with Linda Ham

By Paige Stevenson | Oct. 19, 2023

A leader in NASA’s goals to return to the Moon discusses the impact of diversity in STEM.

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SCIENCE

Science’s failure to invest in failures

By Lauren Stoneman | Oct. 12, 2023

In a time where scientific output is at an all-time high, why is innovation slowing?

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SCIENCE

Activists see frightening future for energy as Wisconsin utility rates increase

By Britta Wellenstein | Oct. 5, 2023

Major utility companies are proposing big changes to energy bills and solar energy.