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With an election year upon us, it is more important than ever to ensure the news we’re consuming is factually accurate. At UW-Stout, researchers wanted to know whether artificial intelligence systems could determine whether news stories are real or fabricated. The results of that research are eye-opening. Shereen Siewert welcomes Dr. Kevin Matthe Caramancion, assistant […]

While many birds escape the cold and fly to warmer regions during the winter, there are multiple species that have adapted to the climate and stay behind for Wisconsin’s coldest months. The locals that stick around include goldfinches, woodpeckers, chickadees, northern cardinals, blue jays, robins, screech owls and red-tailed hawks. Over winter, you’ll also spot […]

Environment, lifestyle and DNA play important roles in personal health. By studying these factors, researchers aim to find ways to improve the health of future generations. The All of Us Research Program, a national initiative that includes the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, is inviting people across the country to help build one of the most […]

New educational models are emerging in school districts throughout the state, with more choices than ever before when it comes to public school programs. Montessori and Waldorf methods offer a different approach to childhood education compared to traditional classrooms, while some districts are focusing on immersion programs that teach lessons in multiple languages. How can […]

Communities throughout Wisconsin are grappling with ways to deal with contaminated water and soil after new research that suggests PFAS, dioxin and other toxic chemicals can have significant implications on public health. As scientists continue to work toward a better understanding of the risks involved, regulators are monitoring cleanup efforts, which can be costly and […]

Central Wisconsin native Janel McCarville was a number one pick in the Women’s National Basketball Association draft in 2005 and spent years playing ball with teams in Charlotte, New York and Minnesota before retiring from the sport. Now, she’s back in her home community of Custer and coaching the next generation of female players at […]

Annually, about 2 and a half million people sustain a traumatic brain injury, which can lead to disability and even death. It is the leading cause of death and disability in children and adults ages 1 to 44, according to the Brain Trauma Foundation. This year, UW-Eau Claire was awarded a grant to expand access […]

Since his musical journey began in his early teens, Stevens Point native Adam Greuel has traveled across the country, writing and performing songs that resonate with music lovers nationwide and beyond. In 2010, Adam joined forces with four other musicians to create the bluegrass band Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, a favorite with Wisconsin audiences. A […]

Winter weather is upon us! The weather forecasts we see each day are based on an array of meteorological sensing networks and intensive computer modeling. But before the rise of these technologies, forecasts were made by understanding cloud formations and wind directions – something anyone can do in their backyard. “Route 51” host Shereen Siewert […]

Since early October the war between Israel and Hamas has claimed thousands of lives, with no end in sight. In communities and on campuses nationwide and throughout Wisconsin, antisemitic rhetoric is also increasing, with recent displays of hate. Shereen Siewert welcomes Dr. Damir Kovačević (left), UW-Eau Claire Assistant Professor of Political Science, and Dr. Edgar […]