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What you need to know about the COVID-19 booster shots

September 22, 2023 - 2:00pm

One epidemiologist is advocating for getting COVID-19 booster shots now to target recent variants in hopes of avoiding another spike this fall and winter.

Waterford bicycle factory closes. So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

September 20, 2023 - 2:00pm

Richard Schwinn ran Waterford Precision Cycles out of the same plant in southeastern Wisconsin previously owned by his family. But no longer.

AI, childhood obesity and chronic student absenteeism will be focus of new legislative task forces

September 8, 2023 - 5:15am

Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos announced the formation of four bipartisan task forces last month, focusing on education and the future of artificial intelligence.

The 608 is running out of numbers. But the 3 digits' brand is likely here to stay.

September 5, 2023 - 5:25am

Starting in September, new phone numbers in south central and southwestern Wisconsin will use the area code 353.

Bayfield farm launches new tree species made to clean pollution, thrive in Midwest

August 31, 2023 - 5:55am

The InnovaTree is one of several hybrids produced by a partnership program between Duluth’s Natural Resources Research Institute and the University of Minnesota Duluth.

Shifting your mind to 'geologic time'

August 28, 2023 - 6:00am

Marcia Bjornerud, a professor of geology and environmental studies at Lawrence University, talks with "TTBOOK" about the ways we think about time.

Research shows talking through PVC pipes can hack voice identification systems

August 28, 2023 - 5:00am

New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that talking through a PVC tube can alter the sound of someone's voice enough to trick voice identification security systems.

Green Bay congressman climbs cell tower to raise awareness for broadband issues

August 25, 2023 - 6:05am

Wisconsin Congressman Mike Gallagher climbed a cell tower near Green Bay Thursday to raise awareness for broadband issues with a member of the Federal Communications Commission.

Wisconsin's wood turtles are a threatened species. Biologists are trying to protect their nesting sites.

August 24, 2023 - 5:00am

This summer, biologists in Wisconsin completed a yearslong survey of the population of wood turtles. The turtles have been in decline as they lose nests to predators and as humans poach turtles to sell illegally.

Part of a cancer cure? Wisconsin doctor discusses growth of nuclear medicine

August 15, 2023 - 11:45am

Radiation-emitting drugs, or radiopharmaceuticals, are increasingly used to target and kill cancer cells with positive results for patients. New radiation drugs are showing promise in many other areas.

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What you need to know about the COVID-19 booster shots

Waterford bicycle factory closes. So, too, does another chapter in Schwinn history

AI, childhood obesity and chronic student absenteeism will be focus of new legislative task forces

The 608 is running out of numbers. But the 3 digits' brand is likely here to stay.

Bayfield farm launches new tree species made to clean pollution, thrive in Midwest

Shifting your mind to 'geologic time'

Research shows talking through PVC pipes can hack voice identification systems

Green Bay congressman climbs cell tower to raise awareness for broadband issues

Wisconsin's wood turtles are a threatened species. Biologists are trying to protect their nesting sites.

Part of a cancer cure? Wisconsin doctor discusses growth of nuclear medicine

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