What's in a species? Biologist helps determine wolf taxonomy
It's right there in the name: The Endangered Species Act is meant to protect endangered species of animals.
Plants & Animals
Jan 16, 2019
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Students stressed about college? Texting mom or dad can help
The secret to helping your children cope with the pressures of college – without crippling their growth and development – could be tucked in your pocket.
Social Sciences
Sep 6, 2018
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Einstein's theory of gravity holds – even in extreme conditions
Drop a marble and a cannon ball off the Leaning Tower of Pisa at the same time and they will hit the ground at the same time. That fact is explained by Albert Einstein's theory of gravity—general relativity—which predicts ...
Astronomy
Jul 4, 2018
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Software tool can show when a city's wastewater treatment will fail
Urban populations and mega-cities are on the rise and so is the amount of wastewater pouring into treatment facilities that cannot adequately handle the load.
Environment
Jun 6, 2018
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Research could help electric cars beat the cold
Leave a car overnight in extreme cold and you might get an unpleasant surprise in the morning.
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 29, 2018
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Researcher studies birds that break all the mating rules
What can the mating behavior of birds tell us about evolution, climate change and species survival? For Peter Dunn, UWM distinguished professor of biological sciences, bird-watching offers clues to overarching ecological ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 9, 2017
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Geologists uncover Antarctica's fossil forests
During Antarctica's summer, from late November through January, UW-Milwaukee geologists Erik Gulbranson and John Isbell climbed the McIntyre Promontory's frozen slopes in the Transantarctic Mountains. High above the ice fields, ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 9, 2017
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Astronomers take first radio look for habitability of distant planets
UWM astronomer David Kaplan and colleagues have begun a radio search for the magnetic fields of planets orbiting distant stars.
Astronomy
Aug 28, 2017
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Now showing: Researchers create first 3-D movie of virus in action
A research collaboration led by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has for the first time created a three-dimensional movie showing a virus preparing to infect a healthy cell.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 14, 2017
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Study suggests investment pays off in safety for walkers, bikers
A new study of pedestrian and bicycle travel suggests investment in infrastructure and policies to encourage walking and biking are correlated with lower rates of pedestrian and bicyclist deaths.
Other
Jul 27, 2017
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