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The University of Wisconsin–Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) has received $18 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for interdisciplinary exploration of fundamental questions in materials science. The grant will provide...

Chronic inflammatory diseases can compromise brain health and increase dementia risk, but why and how that happens is a lingering scientific puzzle. A multi-disciplinary team of University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers is set to launch a five-year investigation...

A Raleigh, North Carolina-based health care startup took home a first-place prize of $20,000 at this year’s Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition. Lavni Inc., founded by Marcus King, aims to combat the stigma surrounding mental health care by connecting individuals in...

Today, Newsweek announced theinaugurallist of America’s Best Cancer Hospitals 2023, naming UW Health | Carbone Cancer Centerthe top cancer hospital in Wisconsin and 30th in the United States. This award is presented by Newsweek and Statista, a data-gathering...

Seven tech startups competed for $50,000 in cash prizes in the Summerfest Tech Pitch Competition, produced by Young Enterprising Society and sponsored by Molson Coors. Judging the event were Andre Hall, Molson Coors; Dan Gawronski, Venture Best; Jasmin Treske, MKE...

Public Service Commission Chairperson Rebecca Valcq is praising a $1.05 billion investment in broadband for the state, saying along with public and private dollars, the funding “will make it possible to achieve our goal of internet for all.” U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin,...

Amulet has been awarded an SBIR grant for detecting histamine in fish, the company announced recently. “Histamine poisoning is one of the leading causes of food poisoning globally, and we are thrilled to use our sensor platform to tackle broader food safety challenges...

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC, a global innovator in the development, production and commercialization of radiopharmaceuticals used for therapeutic applications and medical imaging, and Nucleus RadioPharma, a full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing...

Here are some of the tax changes included in the package that passed 12-4 along party lines and the price tag for each: *Create an income and franchise tax deduction for banks on commercial loans of $5 million or less to borrowers located in the state that would be...

Several Milwaukee organizations that champion workers in the technology sector have come together to launch Wisconsin’s first Techqueria chapter. Techqueria is a national nonprofit that serves the largest global community of Latinx professionals in tech, according to...

Twenty non-profit organizations within the New North region this week received awards totaling $110,000 from a microgrant fund designed to support ethnic and diverse businesses in their startup or growth phase. The fund was established earlier this year by New North...

Today, Reps. Tom Tiffany (WI-07), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Glenn Grothman (WI-06) reintroduced legislation to expand broadband access in rural areas across the United States. The ACCESS Rural America Act would allow smaller, locally owned broadband providers to...