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Dr. Robert Ballard is a renowned deep-sea explorer. You probably know him best as the person who found the remains of the RMS Titanic in 1985. Throughout his career and over more than 160 deep-sea explorations, he’s gained even more lifetime achievements — from the development of deep-sea submersibles to the discovery of hydrothermal vents. Now, he’ll receive an honorary doctorate from Carroll University.
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People concerned about the public health risks posed by PFAS faced disappointment after a Wisconsin Natural Resources Board vote Wednesday. The board approved some limits on two of the most studied forever chemicals, but action fell far short of what the DNR and residents with contaminated wells were pushing for.
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UW-Milwaukee assistant professor Charlie Paradis is studying how road salt used to keep roads safe in the winter is impacting waterways in southeast Wisconsin.
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The Department of Natural Resources policy board voted 6-1 on Wednesday to set the limits for PFAS chemicals in drinking water at 70 parts per trillion and voted unanimously to set the limits at 8 ppt for most surface waters that can support fish.
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Dinosaurs are thought to have dominated the earth for more than 150 million years. We’re still learning so much about how they lived and what caused them to start dying off, but what has become clear is they never truly left.
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Throughout human history, there have been many theories about the birth of the universe. Astronomy contributor Jean Creighton discusses the clues astronomers have used to understand this over time.
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William Cullinan, Marquette's dean of the College of Health and Sciences, shares the science behind a successful free throw.
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Science journalist Jennifer Walter who wrote about Delta-8 THC for this month's Milwaukee Magazine, explains what it is and its current regulation.
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If you heard your university had a resident glass blower, what would come to mind? You might be thinking of someone who creates vases or artwork using molten glass. In the case of UW-Milwaukee, their resident glass blower works with chemists instead of artists. But that doesn't mean the job doesn't require creativity.
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Madison children’s book author Pat Zietlow Miller’s new book, What Can You Do with a Rock? explores how rocks spark creative play and curiosity in kids.