Dr. John Uhlrich, Editor-in-Chief of Energy Technology, talks to Professor Christos Maravelias of UW–Madison, and Dr. Jeffrey Herron, now of The Dow Chemical Company, about their recent article on a systems level approach to biomass upgrading strategies for the next-generation biorefinery.

Dr. Jonathan Patz, director of the Global Health Institute at the UW-Madison, discusses the impact of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord.

Researchers in the lab of Richard Amasino, a professor of biochemistry in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, have identified the gene that keeps grasses from entering their flowering cycle until the right time, which could help plant breeders and engineers get more from food and energy crops.

Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center director Tim Donohue discusses the potential of Virent, a UW–Madison spinoff that produces biofuel alternatives based on research from Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, James Dumesic.

Biofuels Digest explores in detail how James Dumesic is turning the molecule gamma valerolactone (GVL) into a tool for biofuel conversion.

Max Haase, a student researcher in the lab of Chris Hittinger, an assistant professor of genetics in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, discovered a new species of yeast which he named "Lanorium" in homage to the Green Bay Packers.