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Professor’s study of ancient crystals sheds light on earth’s early years
Lifelike chemistry created in lab search for ways to study origin of life
The work is far from jumpstarting life in the lab. Yet, it shows that simple laboratory techniques can spur the kinds of reactions that are likely necessary to explain how life got started on Earth some four billion years ago.
Wendricks make Horticulture 120 course a family affair
Leadership Academy focuses on vision, collaboration for local government officials
The Leadership Wisconsin Academy, now in its second year, teaches local-government officials to learn the skills of leadership and governing.
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