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Spring 2025 Letters & Science magazine

The Spring 2025 issue of the Letters & Science magazine here! Read about how L&S researchers are looking toward the future of health, a group of alumni who are running a global construction company from northern Wisconsin, how scientists are tackling some of the biggest environmental challenges of our day and much more.

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Measuring gases around young stars, astronomers unlock major clues to planet formation

An international team of scientists led by astronomers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison has produced the most accurate measurement of the gases swirling around young stars and how their mass changes over time.

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The Future of Health

From every possible angle, researchers across the College are focused on critical topics that will change the way the world looks at medicine, health policy and personal wellness.

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A Concrete Solution

From a small up-north Wisconsin town, these Badgers are running a global corporation that plays an impactful role in building transportation infrastructure and supporting their local community.

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What’s the forecast?

Forecasting can miss key pieces of the puzzle. The research happening in Mayra Oyola-Merced’s lab can help explain why and lead to a future with more accurate forecasting.

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In Their Element

Water. Fire. Air. When it comes to today’s biggest environmental challenges, these are the elements at the heart of the issues. Meet three L&S experts who are at the top of their field.

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UW–Madison scientists part of team awarded Breakthrough Prize in Physics

A team of 13,508 scientists, including over 100 from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, won the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, the Breakthrough Prize Foundation. The Prize recognizes work conducted at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) between 2015 and 2024.

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