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Poll: Rural Nebraskans concerned about biosecurity, hopeful for bioeconomy
Rural Nebraskans are familiar with the need to protect the health of their land, food and communities. According to the 2025 Nebraska Rural Poll, most are familiar with the idea of biosecurity, and many are concerned about threats from contaminated water and invasive species, cyberattacks and natural disasters. The new report highlights Nebraskans’ opinions on these risks, whom they trust for information and how they see the state’s bioeconomy shaping the future.
MoreStudy confirms Nanotyrannus was diminutive, distinct species from T. Rex
New research from a team including the University of Nebraska State Museum’s Ashley Poust further moves a decades-long scientific debate toward a conclusion — the Nanotyrannus, a teacup variation of the T. rex, did exist.
MoreRoads, development disrupt movement of young mountain lions in California
Previous research set off alarm bells by showing that mountain lion populations across California are more different genetically than normal for a wide-roaming predator. New findings published Dec. 3 in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment have provided an explanation. A team of researchers has found that young mountain lions avoid highly developed areas and crossing busy roads as they navigate between populations seeking breeding territories in the Golden State.
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- EHS offering guidance on using biological safety cabinets December 4, 2025
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