The University of Wisconsin-Madison Athletic Department has announced student-athletes will wear black crest logos on their jerseys next season as a symbol of solidarity with the school’s minority communities.
July 17, 2020
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Research
Researchers create efficient and long-lasting solar flow battery
The team of researchers, including chemists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and their collaborators, have created a highly efficient and long-lasting solar flow battery. The device can generate, store, and redeliver renewable electricity from the sun in one device. The device consists of silicon solar cells combined with advanced solar materials.
Are there any shortcomings to it?-How do nasal vaccines work? Are they better than the injected ones?
Coroflu, a vaccine jointly developed and worked on by vaccine maker FluGen and the University of Wisconsin-Madison is India’s third prime vaccine candidate after COVAXIN and ZyCOV-D which uses a self-limiting version of existing influenza virus to stimulate immunity and spike up production of helpful antibodies in the system. The vaccine is expected to delve into human trials by the end of 2020.
Health
Wisconsin Experts Say Remote Work Is Likely To Outlast Pandemic
Dr. Loren Kuzuhara, a professor in the Department of Management and Human Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, says so much has changed in recent months that it’s unlikely offices will just go back to normal after the pandemic.
What does it mean to declare racism a public health crisis?
But can a declaration really make a difference? Just pushing it through the process can have an impact, said Paula Tran Inzeo, a director at University of Wisconsin’s Public Health Institute.
Athletics
D Mitchell to wait until next year to join Blackhawks
The 23-year-old Kalynuk had a career-high 28 points in 36 games during his junior season at the University of Wisconsin, finishing with seven goals and 21 assists. He also served as a team captain with the Badgers.
NCAA provides COVID-19 testing, isolating protocols if fall sports can be held
The NCAA Sport Science Institute released updated guidelines for college sports in regards to COVID-19 testing and protocols on Thursday.
Wisconsin Athletics hits brakes on Camp Randall Stadium renovation
One of the major construction projects being planned by the University of Wisconsin athletic department is temporarily on hold.
UW Experts in the News
Why Black Americans face more retirement challenges
Center for Financial Security Director & University of Wisconsin—Madison Professor J. Michael Collins joins Yahoo Finance’s Zack Guzman to discuss the inequalities in retirement security for communities of color.
The spotlight is on Lancaster’s Amish community again after Linda Stolzfoos’ disappearance; experts explain just how rare events like this are
Although their presence in Lancaster County draws thousands of tourists each year, the Amish hold themselves apart from their non-Amish, or “English” neighbors. Crime within the Amish community is exceedingly rare, said Mark Louden, a University of Wisconsin-Madison professor who studies Amish language, healthcare and legal issues.