In a state rich with beer-making history, UW-Madison scientists are getting to the bottom of an age-old fermentation puzzle that could enlighten both brewers and biofuel researchers.

In a state rich with beer-making history, UW-Madison scientists are getting to the bottom of an age-old fermentation puzzle that could enlighten both brewers and biofuel researchers.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has its first high-bay lab inside the recently completed Wisconsin Energy Institute building.

The flight of stairs between the ground floor and the basement of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Engineering Research Building separates a tranquil academic hallway from what looks—and smells—like a busy mechanic’s garage.

As the energy industry evolves to adapt to new technologies and environmental concerns, it requires an informed workforce with the ability and experience to apply their knowledge right away.

$3.93 per gallon. 16-gallon tank. $62.88 to fill up.

‘Nuclear’ is a powerful word that evokes images ranging from energy production to scheming Bond villains. Nuclear energy provides 70 percent of low-emissions electricity in the United States, yet there is much academic, social, and political debate concerning its safety and sustainability.