UW-Madison aims to expand sustainability research through new hub

UW-Madison has launched a new hub to coordinate sustainability efforts, aimed at driving a “significant expansion” in related research.  The university on Friday announced the launch of the Sustainability Research Hub, one element of its environmental sustainability initiative outlined in

GMAR reports rising home sales amid tight market

The Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors is reporting the first two-month streak of rising home sales since 2022, though many more homes are needed to satisfy buyer demand in the region.  Metro-area home sales rose 11.2% over the year in

Evers, PSC announce $43.2M in broadband grants

State officials have rolled out $43.2 million in new broadband grants, funding dozens of projects expanding access to high-speed internet in Wisconsin.  In a release yesterday, Gov. Tony Evers and the Public Service Commission announced the funding for 30 projects

WHA report highlights health care workforce challenges

The ratio of licensed nursing home beds to elderly, blind and disabled people on Medicaid in Wisconsin has worsened substantially over the past two decades, compounding existing challenges for the state health care industry.  The Wisconsin Hospital Association’s 2024 Health

UW’s Rothman touts undergrad research during showcase event

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman says undergraduate student researchers are preparing to fill jobs and address challenges that don’t yet exist, giving them an edge in the future workforce.  Speaking yesterday during the UW’s 20th annual 2024 Research in

Oshkosh Corp. exec predicts major leap in productivity due to AI

Oshkosh Corporation expects to see a significant leap in productivity as the manufacturing business adopts more AI technology.  Anupam Khare, senior vice president and chief information officer for Oshkosh Corp., yesterday discussed the company’s tech-focused strategy during a meeting of

Report reveals impact of Forward BIOLABS on Madison startup landscape

Startups located in Forward BIOLABS have collectively received more than $360 million in grants and investment, according to the organization’s first impact report.  More than 40 businesses have resided at the Madison-based coworking space since it launched five years ago,

Exact Sciences launches new genetic cancer test

Exact Sciences has launched a new genetic test that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict the risk of developing various cancers.  The Madison-based diagnostics company yesterday rolled out the Riskguard hereditary cancer test, which will be available for

Early-stage 2023 investment activity expected to exceed $482M

Early-stage investment activity in Wisconsin last year is expected to exceed $482 million once the final count is complete, according to an expert with the Wisconsin Technology Council.  Speaking yesterday during a Tech Council event in Madison, Investor Networks Director

Type One Energy announces move to Tennessee to develop fusion tech

Type One Energy, a Madison-based company developing fusion energy technology, has announced plans to relocate to Tennessee.  The company will be building its Infinity One fusion prototype machine at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Bull Run Fossil Plant in Clinton, according

Leaders of ATC, CUB differ on transmission line bill

The head of American Transmission Company is urging state lawmakers to pass a controversial “right of first refusal” bill, while an advocate for Wisconsin electricity customers argues there’s no need to make the change.  The legislation would give utilities already

UW research uncovers protein that could regenerate damaged heart tissue

UW-Madison researchers have identified a protein that could be used to regenerate damaged heart tissue, giving heart failure patients hope for a potential treatment.  The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation recently spotlighted the breakthrough as a “top licensing prospect” among UW-Madison

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