Commentary

In time of health care upheaval, quality of Wisconsin hospitals scores high

Health care delivery systems in Wisconsin and across the nation are changing...

Climate change heats up interest in nuclear energy

The summertime hit movie Oppenheimer is set mainly in New Mexico, where...

The future of fusion is now … but also much later

In a windswept industrial park on Janesville’s south side, the future of...

Wisconsin is not Wuhan: Don’t ban ‘gain of function’ research

In a nationwide poll conducted earlier this year, about half of the...

Retaining quality while downsizing: Can UW System pull it off?

It doesn’t feel like a campus in crisis, nor is it one,...

In divided times, it’s worth recalling how honest discussions can help

We need no further reminders of divisions in society today, which range...

A tale of two cities: One seeks to grow and prosper

They are twin cities in many ways, but they’re much more fraternal...

Safely managing the disposal of rechargeable batteries: A call for public awareness and policy action

When rechargeable (lithium) batteries are disposed of in the trash or recycling,...

Future of fusion energy has strong toehold in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has all the makings to be an international hub for fusion. No,...

Cracks in the venture and angel world will crimp Wisconsin in 2023

The second-biggest year in Wisconsin’s angel and venture capital economy was 2022....