Science

UWEC Professor Debunks Urban Planning Myths

Geography professor Matt Haffner to address common misconceptions about city design and development.

Searchers Find Wreck of Luxury Steamer Lost in Lake Michigan Over 150 Years Ago

The Lac La Belle, a 19th-century luxury steamer, was discovered by a team led by shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn after a 60-year search.

Searchers Find Wreck of Luxury Steamer Lost in Lake Michigan Over 150 Years Ago

The Lac La Belle, a 19th-century luxury steamer, sank in a Lake Michigan gale in 1872 and has now been discovered by a team of shipwreck hunters.

New Guides Help Soybean Farmers Fight Rising Nematode Threats

The SCN Coalition expands educational outreach to address multiple yield-robbing nematode species

Horses Whistle to Create Signature Whinny, Study Finds

Researchers uncover new insights into the vocal mechanics behind the iconic horse sound.

DNA Analysis Sheds Light on Mongol Empire's Genetics and Cultural Integration

Researchers uncover new insights into the genetic ancestry of the Golden Horde ruling elite in Kazakhstan.

Green Bay Becomes Whitefish Refuge as Species Vanishes Elsewhere

Once considered too polluted, Wisconsin's southern Green Bay has become a haven for whitefish, offering lessons for Michigan's struggling populations.

Leopold Week 2026 to Feature Healing Trio of Virtual Speakers

Alexis Nikole Nelson, Dr. Jennifer Grenz, and Dr. Dacher Keltner to headline annual celebration of Aldo Leopold's land ethic

Madison Lakes See Steep Decline in Perch Population

Invasive species like zebra mussels and spiny water fleas blamed for plummeting catch rates

Six Planets to Align in Wisconsin Sky This Weekend

Rare 'planet parade' will be visible to the naked eye on February 28th.

Viruses Evolved in Space Could Help Fight Antibiotic Resistance

Bacteriophages behave differently in microgravity, potentially unlocking new solutions to the global antibiotic crisis.

Moon Drifting Further From Earth, Affecting Rotation and Eclipses

New study shows the Moon is moving away from Earth by 3.82 cm per year, leading to longer days and fewer total solar eclipses over time.