Science & Technology
Thank the moon for Earth’s lengthening day
A new study that reconstructs the deep history of our planet’s relationship to the moon shows that 1.4 billion years ago, a day on Earth lasted just over 18 hours.
UW collaboration builds resilience in the wake of Hurricane Maria
Shane Hubbard has long been working to help emergency managers and their communities understand their risks with respect to natural hazards so they can develop mitigation plans and manage during severe weather.
The brains behind the traffic: 4 questions for mobility maven
David Noyce, director of the Traffic Operations and Safety Laboratory in the UW–Madison College of Engineering, is at the forefront of efforts to streamline highway and vehicle infrastructure for greater safety and efficiency.
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Science & Technology Events
August
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"Transforming the Menomonee Valley: A National Model in Economic Development and Environmental Sustainability" Corey Zetts, Menomonee Valley Partners7:00 pm, Online
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Arboretum Outdoor Program1:00 pm, Meet in outdoor classroom, east of Visitor Center
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Arboretum Outdoor Program10:00 am, Meet in outdoor classroom, east of Visitor Center
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Arboretum Outdoor Program1:00 pm, Meet in outdoor classroom, east of Visitor Center
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Arboretum Outdoor Program1:00 pm, Meet in outdoor classroom, east of Visitor Center
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Arboretum Outdoor Program10:00 am, Meet in outdoor classroom, east of Visitor Center
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Arboretum Outdoor Program1:00 pm, Meet in outdoor classroom, east of Visitor Center