Scott McInerney
Campus News Editor
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Science News
Apr 3, 2022
Debunked: paper, plastic or neither?
Both have their environmental impacts, says UW expert, cautioning that debate may be overblown
State of Wisconsin
Apr 3, 2022
Fact or Fiction: Worsening misinformation spread poses dangerous implications for society
While misinformation has existed throughout history, the evolving media landscape leaves people susceptible to misinformation like never before
Science News
Mar 4, 2022
Understanding implications of augmented reality in manufacturing, privacy
Recent study shows that augmented reality makes tasks easier, but decreases learning, continuous improvement in manufacturing
Science News
Mar 3, 2022
Debunked: Do humans use only 10% of our brains?
Since brains consume one-fourth of body oxygen, it would be unreasonable to spend that much energy on 10% of one organ from an evolutionary perspective, experts say
Science News
Feb 23, 2022
The Lab Report: Engineering energy-efficient chemical production methods
The Hermans Research Group seeks energy efficient methods for mass production of industrial chemicals, like those used to make many of the world's plastics
Science News
Jan 25, 2022
What the James Webb Space Telescope can offer us over next five years
After decades of planning, innovation, the world's largest space telescope is nearing operation
Science News
Dec 9, 2021
With new COVID-19 variant omicron looming, here’s what you need to know
Omicron variant spreading across globe, too early to tell potential impacts
Science News
Nov 23, 2021
Skipping sleep to study for finals comes at a cost, UW researchers say
'In human adolescence, sleepiness or sleep deprivation has become what's considered, at this point, almost an epidemic,' UW researcher says
Science News
Nov 17, 2021
UW chemistry lab discovers potential replacement to carbon based fuel economies
Ammonia fuel cells provide alternative fuel system with sustainable emissions
Science News
Nov 9, 2021
Winter is coming: The science behind seasonal depression
With daylight savings time approaching, here's experts' advice on how to navigate seasonal blues
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