Research
Putting Down Roots
Thousands of plants live in the Botany Garden and Greenhouse. Here’s what it takes to maintain the collection and why it is such an asset for teaching, research and the community.
Spring 2024
Oh, Florida!
Why is Florida’s unusual architecture the way it is? Anna Andrzejewski turns to the post–World War II era for answers.
Fall 2023
Taking the Long View
Long-term restoration of a biodiversity hotspot hinges on getting seeds to the right place at the right time.
Spring 2023
Where It All Began
A new multidisciplinary center is poised to explore the origins of life in the universe.
Spring 2023
Positive Predictions
An anesthetic drug called ketamine shows promise as a treatment for depression.
Spring 2022
In Their Element
Water. Fire. Air. When it comes to today’s biggest environmental challenges, these are the elements at the heart of the issues. Meet three L&S experts who are at the top of their field in finding sustainable solutions.
Spring 2025
Phantom Finders
The Wisconsin state map is wrong, and it’s also full of phantoms — but not the supernatural kind. A one-of-a-kind effort by a couple of L&S researchers is tracking down cartographic phantoms around the state.
Fall 2024
Toward a Just City
Researchers in the Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture see well-planned city infrastructure as a form of social justice.
Spring 2024
The Science of Art
Analyzing the chemical composition of an ancient tapestry, graduate student Erin Birdsall discovered her niche.
Fall 2022
Code to Recovery
John Curtin’s lab is using artificial intelligence to help people who struggle with alcohol or substance abuse avoid relapses.
Spring 2025