Wisconsin Center for Origins Research

At the Wisconsin Center for Origins Research, we study the origins of life through interdisciplinary studies in astronomy, botany, integrative biology, chemistry, geoscience, atmospheric and oceanic sciences, and bacteriology. We aim to answer the big questions: Where does life come from? How are habitable planets formed? Why does life on Earth look the way it does? Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just curious about the universe, join us as we dive into the mysteries of the cosmos and unravel the science behind the origins of life!

📸: Night sky above the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), July 2017, Photo by Jeff Miller / UW-Madison