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Husker scientist aims for personalized nutritional medicine
In five to 10 years, patients may be able to get individualized recommendations from health care providers on nutritional approaches specifically tailored to the bacteria living in the patients’ digestive systems, enabling them to ward off a host of diseases.
MoreResearch boosts IANR undergrads’ educational, personal development
For Husker undergraduates in agriculture and natural resources studies, hands-on research opportunities — whether in the laboratory, out in the field or at a computer — are a key part of the learning experience.
Departments in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources have taken a range of steps to maximize the educational value students receive from research activities. Research-focused internships are essential. So are faculty mentoring and undergrad research events.
MoreLiquid metal may point way to wearable ultrasound devices
Nebraska researchers are investigating the properties and potential applications of liquid metal droplets. They might be useful in wearable devices that can diagnose multiple diseases and conditions.
MoreNebraska study illuminates social media trap for new moms
Being a new mom is not glamorous or effortless — no matter what some social media influencers suggest — and the uptick of idealized portrayals online has been shown to have deleterious effects on moms.
Some moms may be even more affected than others, according to new research from University of Nebraska–Lincoln scholar Ciera Kirkpatrick.
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Nebraska rises among world’s best for earning patents
Continued excellence in innovation helped the University of Nebraska improve its ranking among the world’s leading academic institutions for earning patents. In a recent report from the National Academy of Inventors, the NU system ranks 73rd worldwide after earning 46 U.S. utility patents in 2023. Nebraska was No. 79 in 2022 and has now been included in […]
MoreShen’s innovative camera focused on improving pipeline safety, reliability
A camera system developed by Nebraska’s Zhigang Shen is able to efficiently identify internal defects in pipelines that shuttle gases nationwide.
MoreReal-life experiences shape new Husker climate resilience strategy
More than 100 people gathered Feb. 27 at the Nebraska East Union to share how climate has affected their lives and livelihoods in recent years — and to offer ideas how to make communities more resilient to future climate events.
MoreProfessor to discuss drones’ use in predicting severe weather in Nebraska Lecture
Drones are an increasingly useful tool for tracking and predicting severe weather. A Nebraska researcher will discuss drones’ forecasting potential during the spring Nebraska Lecture April 2.
MoreMorrill Hall reopening to the public March 15
The University of Nebraska State Museum and Mueller Planetarium will reopen to the public on March 15.
MoreNSRI welcomes 30 University of Nebraska researchers as fellows
The National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska has appointed 30 researchers from the University of Nebraska System’s four campuses as NSRI Fellows.
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