Science and Technology
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$1B in federal funds aims to deliver broadband to ‘every last location’ in Wisconsin
The projects will introduce a mix of internet technology to unserved areas: about 76 percent fiber, 10 percent fixed wireless, and 14 percent satellite.
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Early study results show landfill runoff in Wisconsin has high PFAS levels
Early results of a new study show landfill runoff contained the highest levels of PFAS among liquid wastes sampled statewide in Wisconsin.
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Kenosha Charter School finds permanent campus at closed Pick ‘n Save
A Kenosha charter school has found its new home — an old Pick ‘n Save grocery.
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Which side is best for viewing the aurora borealis? A light rivalry between Superior and Duluth
Last week, the night sky in much of the country was ablaze with the aurora borealis, which were particularly spectacular in the greater Twin Ports area. But with skywatchers on both sides of St. Louis Bay, which is best for viewing the northern lights — Superior or Duluth?
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Meta to invest more than $1B on Beaver Dam data center campus
Social media giant Meta plans to invest more than $1 billion to build a 700,000-square-foot data center campus in Beaver Dam, bringing with it more than 1,000 construction jobs and 100 operational jobs when the campus is completed.
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Janesville moves forward with data center plans for abandoned GM site
Janesville is the latest Wisconsin community to consider plans for a data center development.
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How a Midwestern NASA seamstress made hand-stitched, heat resistant fabric
Jean Wright is the focus of the 2023 children’s book by Elise Matich “Sew Sister: The Untold story of Jean Wright and NASA’s Seamstresses.”
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Wisconsin college team awarded $500K prize for NASA tech research
The Carthage College team is aiming to have its work “mission ready” in nine months.
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Port Washington council approves TID for $15B data center campus as residents continue to speak out
Port Washington is moving forward with a tax incremental financing plan for the massive $15 billion data center campus.
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Wisconsin researcher finds COVID-19 vaccine offers stronger protection than once thought
Researchers have long known that the COVID-19 vaccine protects individuals against severe illness. But a study analyzing data from the pandemic finds that the vaccine actually reduces the spread of the disease between vaccinated people and their close contacts.










