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Francis Halzen Wins 2026 Physics Nobel for IceCube Neutrino Breakthroughs
science14 days ago

Francis Halzen Wins 2026 Physics Nobel for IceCube Neutrino Breakthroughs

Francis Halzen, a physicist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his foundational role in developing the IceCube Neutrino Observatory. The prize recognizes his vision for using a cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice to detect high-energy neutrinos from distant cosmic events, a breakthrough that opened the field of neutrino astronomy and enabled the first identification of specific extragalactic sources for these particles.

via Ars Technica|
#francis-halzen#icecube#neutrino-astronomy
Madison arrests two after 30 pledges found in sweltering, unsanctioned fraternity basement
crime25 days ago

Madison arrests two after 30 pledges found in sweltering, unsanctioned fraternity basement

Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity leaders after finding approximately 30 injured, partially clothed pledges in a hot basement. The incident occurred at an Alpha Epsilon Pi house unrecognized by the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 2015, though the national organization still recognizes the chapter. Police cited an anonymous tip, while the university and national fraternity have launched separate investigations into the alleged hazing.

via Fox News|
#alpha-epsilon-pi#crime#hazing
Madison Police Arrest Two After Finding 30 Injured Pledges in Fraternity Basement
crime26 days ago

Madison Police Arrest Two After Finding 30 Injured Pledges in Fraternity Basement

Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity leaders on Sept. 23 after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed, injured men in a basement during a hazing incident. The suspects, identified as the president and vice president of Alpha Epsilon Pi, face charges for hazing and disorderly conduct. The fraternity is unrecognized by UW-Madison, which terminated its status in 2015, but remains legally operational through its national organization. University officials are investigating potential student misconduct, while police note the event was triggered by an anonymous tip.

via Channel 3000|
#alpha-epsilon-pi#crime#hazing
Madison police arrest AEPi leaders after hazing incident involving 30 pledges
crime26 days ago

Madison police arrest AEPi leaders after hazing incident involving 30 pledges

Madison police arrested the president and vice president of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity on Sept. 23 after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed, injured pledges in a basement. The suspects, both 20, face charges for hazing and disorderly conduct. The fraternity, unrecognized by UW-Madison since 2015, is cooperating with authorities, while the university investigates potential student misconduct.

via The Daily Cardinal|
#alpha-epsilon-pi#crime#hazing
Don Gaines remembered as a pioneer in boron chemistry and UW–Madison mentor
obituaries4 months ago

Don Gaines remembered as a pioneer in boron chemistry and UW–Madison mentor

MADISON/BLUE MOUNDS – Donald F. Gaines, 89, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, died May 2, 2026. Born in Caldwell, Idaho, he earned a BS from The College of Idaho, a PhD from Indiana University, and did postdoctoral work in Manchester before joining UW–Madison. He contributed as a researcher, administrator, mentor, and teacher, led the inorganic chemistry division, advised on safety and renovations, and was recognized with the Boron USA Award for Distinguished Achievement in Boron Science in 1990. Gaines enjoyed birdwatching, hiking, canoeing, photography, and music; he is survived by his wife Nancy, two daughters Elizabeth and Mary, and grandchildren Alexander and Julia. Memorials may be made to the Iowa County Humane Society or Blue Mound State Park. Online condolences may be left at Gunderson Funeral Home.

via Channel 3000|
#boron-hydrides#chemistry#donald-f-gaines
UW-Madison lab worker charged after poisoning coworker with chemicals from his fridge
crime6 months ago

UW-Madison lab worker charged after poisoning coworker with chemicals from his fridge

A 41-year-old UW-Madison Influenza Research Institute employee, Makoto Kuroda, is charged with second-degree recklessly endangering safety and tampering with household products after allegedly poisoning a coworker with paraformaldehyde and Trizol taken from his lab fridge; he reportedly texted he had done it, cited a promotion dispute as motive, is in custody on a $5,000 bond, banned from campus labs, and his court appearance is upcoming.

via Channel 3000|
#crime#lab-safety#paraformaldehyde
Measles case confirmed at UW–Madison; campus exposure sites listed
health8 months ago

Measles case confirmed at UW–Madison; campus exposure sites listed

Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services and Public Health Madison Dane County confirmed a measles case in a UW‑Madison student who was exposed during international travel. The case is not linked to the prior Wisconsin measles case in Waukesha County. Public health officials are identifying and notifying potentially exposed individuals, with a list of public exposure locations—including Brogden Psychology Building, Waismen Center, Genetics Building and Union South—posted on the DHS site; this marks Wisconsin’s second measles case of the year.

via Channel 3000|
#exposure-sites#health#measles
Arctic Cold Triggers Friday Class Cancellations at UW–Madison
campus-news9 months ago

Arctic Cold Triggers Friday Class Cancellations at UW–Madison

UW–Madison cancelled all Friday classes (lectures, labs, discussions) for Jan. 23 due to an Extreme Cold Warning with wind chills of -30 to -40 F. All other campus operations will continue; employees should report to work as scheduled. Parking permits will be waived in several campus lots and shuttle-served off-campus lots, and athletics events are expected to proceed.

via news.wisc.edu|
#campus-news#class-cancellation#inclement-weather
"Breakthrough Method Enhances Single Molecule Observation"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Breakthrough Method Enhances Single Molecule Observation"

Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed the most sensitive method yet for detecting and profiling single molecules using an optical microresonator. This label-free technique allows for the observation of molecules without altering them, providing new insights into molecular interactions. The method has potential applications in drug discovery and advanced materials development.

via Phys.org|
#label-free-method#molecular-conformation#optical-microresonator
UW-Madison Student's Tuberculosis Case Prompts Contact Tracing of 700+ People
health2 years ago

UW-Madison Student's Tuberculosis Case Prompts Contact Tracing of 700+ People

Health officials are notifying close contacts of a UW-Madison student with active, contagious tuberculosis, offering free testing to those who may have been exposed. The student has not been on campus since December, and more than 700 members of the campus have been contacted as a precaution. Active cases of tuberculosis are contagious and can cause serious disease, but the risk of transmission is considered low. Latent infections, in which people test positive but don’t have symptoms, are not considered contagious, but both forms should be treated with antibiotics.

via Madison.com|
#contagious#health#health-officials
"Breakthrough: 3D-Printed Human Brain Tissue Mimics Function and Growth"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Breakthrough: 3D-Printed Human Brain Tissue Mimics Function and Growth"

Researchers at UW–Madison have developed a groundbreaking 3D-printing method to create functional human brain tissue, allowing for the study of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. The new technique involves horizontally layering brain cells in a softer "bio-ink" gel, enabling the cells to grow and communicate with each other, forming networks comparable to human brains. This advancement offers precision and flexibility for studying brain development, neurodegenerative disorders, and more, and is accessible to many labs without requiring specialized equipment.

via University of Wisconsin-Madison|
#3d-printing#brain-tissue#neurodevelopmental-disorders