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Hailey Johnson

SCIENCE

Will cicadas invade Wisconsin this summer? Not quite

By Madelyn Anderson | Apr. 3

These cyclical insects are expected to create a stir in the coming months as broods emerge.

SCIENCE

Lake Mendota fills with 34,000 gallons of wastewater after valve leak

By Madelyn Anderson | Mar. 15

The health of Lake Mendota, the largest lake in the Madison area, took another hit when a valve broke last week.

Maile Llanos

SCIENCE

Where do insects spend the winter?

By Madelyn Anderson | Mar. 7

Discover overwintering, or how our six-legged friends stay safe in the cold.

Hailey Johnson

SCIENCE

Science sit down with geologist Susan Swanson

By Madelyn Anderson | Oct. 5, 2023

The Daily Cardinal talks all things interdisciplinary science with the director of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey.

The team of James Brodzeller and Alex Coxhead work to take soil carbon samples at Anderson Farm County Park

SCIENCE

Dane County updates initiative for carbon neutrality by 2030. Will Madison make it?

By Madelyn Anderson | Sep. 14, 2023

New technology will go underground to take climate solutions to the next level in Dane County

Liam Beran

SCIENCE

Hottest game in Camp Randall history highlights severity of climate change

By Madelyn Anderson | Sep. 7, 2023

Badger fans packed the stadium for the season opener Saturday despite temperatures soaring over 90 degrees

Tova Lindberg

SCIENCE

I Just Think They’re Neat: Badgers

By Madelyn Anderson | Aug. 10, 2023

Explore the science behind the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s beloved mascot.

Lauren Aguila

SCIENCE

The science of staying motivated in STEM

By Madelyn Anderson | Jun. 8, 2023

New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison sparks conversation about finding encouragement in competitive fields

Taylor Wolfram

SCIENCE

Lake Mendota: To swim or not to swim?

By Madelyn Anderson | Apr. 27, 2023

Take a look at the hidden dangers of your favorite lake.

Madelyn Anderson

SCIENCE

‘Swarm to Table’ inspires insect acceptance

By Madelyn Anderson | Apr. 20, 2023

From eating cricket Chex Mix to painting with maggots, attendees embraced their curiosity at this event.

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By Madelyn Anderson | Feb. 20

Researcher Ken Tennesen (left) and his colleague Bill Mauffary head out to survey dragonflies at Jyme Lake in Woodruff, WI, July 2023.

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By Madelyn Anderson | Oct. 31, 2023