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Should you build backyard frog homes? Absolutely, says Wisconsin amphibians researcher

April 4, 2023 - 9:15am

Amphibians are one are the most threatened vertebrates in the world, and they often struggle in urban environments. But there are simple ways to help them.

Wisconsin pediatrician says improving social media requires input from teenagers

April 3, 2023 - 12:55pm

The leader of the social media and adolescent research team at the UW School of Medicine says conversations about social media best practices need to include teenagers.

Beauty standards, hacking and changing relationships: Wisconsin teens share their social media worries

March 24, 2023 - 5:40am

WPR's "The Morning Show" asked Beloit teens to share their perspectives on social media and mental health.

UW-Madison researchers studying new approach to protect bats from white-nose syndrome

March 23, 2023 - 5:50am

Researchers at UW-Madison are studying a new way to combat the deadly fungal infection in bats known as white-nosed syndrome.

Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center receives $27.5M to develop cleaner fuel alternatives

March 20, 2023 - 2:35pm

Efforts to develop sustainable fuels as an alternative to gasoline, diesel and other petroleum-derived products are receiving renewed federal support at a University of Wisconsin-based research center.

Within range? Potential buyers weigh incentives and Wisconsin's charging infrastructure amid EV transition

March 20, 2023 - 5:00am

Electric cars represent fewer than 1 percent of the vehicles on the road in Wisconsin, but the market for them is growing fast. New tax credits and a planned statewide expansion of charging infrastructure could expand that more.

What goosebumps, tears and grief can teach us about being awestruck

March 18, 2023 - 7:00am

Psychologist Dacher Keltner tells "TTBOOK" that awe is a unique experience, distinct from all other emotions, and it can make us feel better in a lot of ways.

A sense of wonder through the eyes — and ears — of a child

March 18, 2023 - 6:55am

Lulu Miller's latest project is a "Radiolab" podcast series for children: "Terrestrials." She explains for "TTBOOK" how nature and child-like sensibility can help adults rediscover a sense of wonder.

Growing team of IT professionals volunteering to help communities, school districts respond to cyberattacks

March 15, 2023 - 8:50am

Wisconsin Emergency Management's Cyber Response Team now has more than 400 members sharing information on cyber threats and helping systems recover from attacks.

Green Bay Common Council votes to remove audio devices from city hall

March 8, 2023 - 1:45pm

The Green Bay Common Council voted Tuesday night to remove audio devices from city hall and to destroy the recordings once the lawsuit over the issue is resolved.

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Should you build backyard frog homes? Absolutely, says Wisconsin amphibians researcher

Wisconsin pediatrician says improving social media requires input from teenagers

Beauty standards, hacking and changing relationships: Wisconsin teens share their social media worries

UW-Madison researchers studying new approach to protect bats from white-nose syndrome

Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center receives $27.5M to develop cleaner fuel alternatives

Within range? Potential buyers weigh incentives and Wisconsin's charging infrastructure amid EV transition

What goosebumps, tears and grief can teach us about being awestruck

A sense of wonder through the eyes — and ears — of a child

Growing team of IT professionals volunteering to help communities, school districts respond to cyberattacks

Green Bay Common Council votes to remove audio devices from city hall

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