Specials
Electric Machines: Then, Now and the Future
Daniel Ludois discusses the history of electric machines, current uses and future needs.
Electric Machines: Then, Now and the Future
The Ethical Landscape of Human Genome Editing
Robert Streiffer explores ethical issues surrounding the manipulation of genes.
The Ethical Landscape of Human Genome Editing
Milwaukee's Palace of the West
Matthew J. Prigge shares the story of the 1883 fire at Milwaukee’s Newhall House Hotel.
Milwaukee's Palace of the West
The Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Century
Deborah Blum joins Norman Gilliland to discuss dangerous food and beverage additives.
The Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Century
Yellowstone in a Warmer World With More Fire
Monica Turner discusses how climate warming effects the severity of fires at Yellowstone.
Yellowstone in a Warmer World With More Fire
John Sarff discusses the benefits of using nuclear fusion as an energy source.
Taming the Energy of Stars
Artist Talk: Nathan Alan Davis
Playwright Nathan Alan Davis shares the history of the slave rebellion lead by Nat Turner.
Artist Talk: Nathan Alan Davis
Storyteller Jerry Apps revisits his first book on the 50th anniversary of its publication.
The Land Still Lives
Stephanie Jones focuses on the importance of sleep for children’s development.
Sleep in Child Development
The Next Chapter for Youth Justice in Wisconsin
Tracy Benson, Sharlen Moore, Erica Nelson and Briana Reilly discuss youth incarceration.
The Next Chapter for Youth Justice in Wisconsin
How Can Theater Be More Inclusive?
A panel discussion focusing on the lack of diverse casts and directors in theater.
How Can Theater Be More Inclusive?
Gregory Nemet discusses the widespread use of solar energy and the history of its success.
How Solar Energy Became Cheap
When Did the Moon Acquire an Atmosphere?
Ronald Oliversen discusses the possibility of gases on the moon.
When Did the Moon Acquire an Atmosphere?
Big Data, Small Rivers, by Canoe
David Hart discusses using models of Wisconsin water resources for making decisions.
Big Data, Small Rivers, by Canoe
Warriors, Saints and Scoundrels
Michael Edmonds shares tales of early Wisconsinites who were eccentric, holy, or criminal.
Warriors, Saints and Scoundrels
How Do Micro-Organisms Evolve to Become Pathogens?
Caitlin Pepperell discusses Staphylococcus saprophyticus which infects humans and animals.
How Do Micro-Organisms Evolve to Become Pathogens?
Origins of Life, Artificial Life and Astrobiology
Lena Vincent discusses the UW-Madison initiative OoLALA.
Origins of Life, Artificial Life and Astrobiology
Insights in Pediatric Food Allergies
Anne Marie Singh discusses the prevalence of food allergies in children.
Insights in Pediatric Food Allergies
How the Battle for Woman Suffrage Was Won
Bob Kann shares the stories of the women who fought for their right to vote.
How the Battle for Woman Suffrage Was Won
Apollo 11, Life Sciences Research and Mars
Jaime Cordova discusses the moon landing and shares results of the biological research.
Apollo 11, Life Sciences Research and Mars
What's up with All These Storms and Floods?
Daniel Wright discusses the causes and impacts of flooding.
What's up with All These Storms and Floods?
School Safety in America: Rhetoric vs. Reality
David P. Perrodin examines how K-12 schools provide a safe learning environment.
School Safety in America: Rhetoric vs. Reality
Beloit's African-American History
Linda Fair explores the contributions of African-Americans in Beloit.