University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: September 2017

Lake Is a Rainbow: Weird, Warm Fall Makes “Three-Layer Lake Cake”

by Luke Loken Autumn is typically associated with fall colors, pumpkin spice lattes, and cool temperatures. However this year, much of the Midwest has been stuck in summer-like conditions. And these record temperatures come with unexpected consequences. Usually, as the air cools in autumn so do the surfaces of our lakes. When a lake’s surface …

Trout Lake Research Rewind: Tricking the Turf & Sampling the Surf

by Riley Steinbrenner Tree Skirts? Ever since Dom got stuck between a hand drill and a hard place the first time I ventured out with him and Patrick, this whole “tree skirt” situation had just been a figment of my–well everyone on station’s–imagination. That is, until one day at the end of July when Dom …

A Tale of Two Science on Taps: Tonight in Madison AND Minocqua!

This is just a friendly PSA to let you know about an exciting opportunity to talk science tonight in both Madison and Minocqua. The CFL is helping host two science cafes where we leave the lecture behind, grab a drink and start a conversation. Details below: Invasives Attack! – Science on Tap-Madison – 7pm, Nomad …