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Milwaukee Native Helps Perseverance Rover Capture Images Of Mars

April 3, 2021 - 12:00pm

February 18 — the day NASA’s Perseverance Rover landed on Mars — was an emotional rollercoaster of a day for Darian Dixon.

History Shows Anti-Vaccination, Misinformation Campaigns Are Nothing New

March 30, 2021 - 6:55am

Anti-vaccination sentiment is on repeat in this era of COVID-19, as misinformation about unsafe vaccines and mutated DNA is recycled from vaccination and inoculation campaigns that date back to smallpox.

UW-Eau Claire Initiative Turning To Open-Source Materials For Classes

March 30, 2021 - 6:30am

UW-Eau Claire is expanding a pilot program to encourage professors to design courses around free, open-source, educational materials rather than traditional textbooks sold by publishers.

1.2M Wisconsinites Have Smartphone App To Help Curb Pandemic

March 24, 2021 - 6:10pm

So far, 1.2 million people in Wisconsin have downloaded or enabled a digital contact tracing app as a way to tame the coronavirus pandemic, but critics question whether such apps work and whether they do more harm than good.

As Temperatures Rise, Researchers Find Waters Are Warming Deep Below Lake Michigan's Surface

March 24, 2021 - 6:00am

The effects of climate change are being felt in every corner of the globe, including nearly 500 feet below the surface of Lake Michigan.

Historic Pollution Is Driving Higher Mercury Concentrations In Fish Within St. Louis River

March 19, 2021 - 4:15pm

A new study finds that historic sources of mercury pollution are driving higher concentrations of the contaminant in sport fish that live and feed in the Duluth-Superior harbor. The results indicate contamination from long ago still holds risks for coastal areas of the Great Lakes.

Infectious Disease Expert: If You've Been Fully Vaccinated, You Still Need To Wear A Mask

March 17, 2021 - 6:05am

With about 12 percent of Wisconsin's population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and more people becoming eligible in the next phase later this month, there's a natural temptation to be more relaxed with social distancing and wearing masks. But Dr. Mary Beth Graham says now is not the time to get complacent.

A Wisconsin Company Will Provide Drone-Powered Internet Service To Rural Northwoods Students

March 8, 2021 - 6:15am

The startup Wisconsin Telelift will provide internet service to rural Northwoods students via a drone-powered cellular network.

Wisconsin Teachers Were Vaccine Eligible Starting March 1, But Rollout Has Been Uneven

March 5, 2021 - 6:20am

All Wisconsin teachers became eligible for COVID-19 vaccines on March 1, and while some were able to get their shots quickly, others have run into roadblocks.

Wisconsin Sea Grant Releases Biennial Report Addressing Progress On Organization's 4 Pillars

February 27, 2021 - 6:45am

The Wisconsin Sea Grant recently released its biennial report addressing the organization's progress on its four pillars: healthy coastal ecosystems; sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; resilient communities and economies; and environmental literacy and workforce development.

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Milwaukee Native Helps Perseverance Rover Capture Images Of Mars

History Shows Anti-Vaccination, Misinformation Campaigns Are Nothing New

UW-Eau Claire Initiative Turning To Open-Source Materials For Classes

1.2M Wisconsinites Have Smartphone App To Help Curb Pandemic

As Temperatures Rise, Researchers Find Waters Are Warming Deep Below Lake Michigan's Surface

Historic Pollution Is Driving Higher Mercury Concentrations In Fish Within St. Louis River

Infectious Disease Expert: If You've Been Fully Vaccinated, You Still Need To Wear A Mask

A Wisconsin Company Will Provide Drone-Powered Internet Service To Rural Northwoods Students

Wisconsin Teachers Were Vaccine Eligible Starting March 1, But Rollout Has Been Uneven

Wisconsin Sea Grant Releases Biennial Report Addressing Progress On Organization's 4 Pillars

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