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vaccines

How Covid Raised the Stakes of the War Between Faith and Science
The New York Times

Posted November 8, 2021


Bassam Shakhashiri

Science enthusiasts from across state gather for 10th annual Wisconsin Science Festival
Badger Herald

Posted October 25, 2021


lightsticks

What are glow sticks, and what's the chemical reaction that makes them light up?
Chemical & Engineering News

Posted October 21, 2021


NCW

Getting the Right Reaction:
Teacher Workshop for an Engaging Chemistry Classroom

Two Sessions:
12:00 -1:00pm ET (online)
View Poster

This session is full.

1:15-2:15pm ET (online)
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Part of National Chemistry Week


earth

Half-Earth Day 2021
A Virtual Summit

Starts on October 22 at 08:00 a.m. CDT


Nobel Prize

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2021

Posted October 4, 2021


Bassam on camera

Using fun to inspire generations
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Posted September 7, 2021


lake

The downstream impact of salt-based water softeners
Madison.com

Posted August 31, 2021


retirement

A curtain call for impresario, tireless advocate for science literacy — Shakhashiri retires
UW News

UW-Madison professor known for Christmas chemistry show retires
Wisconsin State Journal

Posted August 17, 2021


glacier

Diane Burko: Seeing Climate Change

An exhibition presented in conjunction with AU Climate Action, a year-long interdisciplinary
program focused on climate change across American University.

Posted August 10, 2021


IPCC

AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis

The Working Group I contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report addresses the most up-to-date
physical understanding of the climate system and climate change, bringing together the latest
advances in climate science, and combining multiple lines of evidence from paleoclimate,
observations, process understanding, and global and regional climate simulations.

Posted August 10, 2021


Clint Sprott

The Wonders of Physics at Home

This 38th annual presentation includes a contest for the best video demonstration.

Posted August 5, 2021


sunscreen

What’s in sunscreen, and how does it protect your skin from the sun’s rays?

Posted July 26, 2021


glacier

Educators publish free workbook to help instructors teach climate change science

Posted July 9, 2021


Air Purification - Compound Interest

Air Purification Technologies

The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed interest in air purification systems.
This graphic looks at the different technologies used in these systems
and how they combat airborne viruses.

Posted June 21, 2021


The Joy of Learning

Science is Fun and the Joy of Learning!
Science Literacy: Making Informed Choices

From the Internationial College Newsletter, Spring/Summer 2021

Posted June 21, 2021


COVID-19

 


A Matter of Trust: Experts Say the Vaccine-Hesitant Need Personal Outreach, Not Broad Lecturing

 

Posted May 26, 2021


climate change

The Science of Climate Change Explained: Facts, Evidence and Proof

 

Posted April 21, 2021


nature

 


Plant a Love of Nature in Your Kids

 

Posted April 21, 2021


Global Trends 2040

 


Global Trends 2040: A More Contested World

A publication of the National Intelligence Council

 

Posted April 15, 2021


Oliver Sacks


Getting to know neurologist Oliver Sacks

 

Posted April 5, 2021


Jane Lubchenco

 


White House appoints former NOAA leader Jane Lubchenco to key climate change role

 

Posted March 23, 2021


music


Triangulating Math, Mozart and ‘Moby-Dick’

 

Posted March 15, 2021


Cornwall


A ‘Flying Ship,’ and the Superior Mirage Behind It

 

Posted March 15, 2021


climate change


An evangelical scientist on reconciling her religion and the realities of climate change

 

Posted March 2, 2021


coronavirus

 


The Secret Life of a Coronavirus

 

Posted February 26, 2021


Abraham Lincoln


For Presidents’ Day during a pandemic,
remember the Oval Office science guy

 

Posted February 15, 2021


WISL


UW-Madison driving Wisconsin’s economy, now and into the future

 

Posted February 15, 2021


   

 

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