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Researcher striving to better measure greenhouse gases
In recent years, scientists have detected methane gas from cattle burps and manure and nitrous oxide gas from nitrogen fertilizers. Scientists have trouble pinpointing the amounts of these two gases in the air because their equipment lacks accuracy.
Now, a University of Nebraska–Lincoln researcher is working to fine-tune the equipment.
MoreNebraska-based global center to drive bioeconomy solutions for future of food
An international research project led by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln aims to transform the future of food by driving sustainable, resilient solutions while positioning Nebraska as a national leader in the bioeconomy sector, which encompasses many industries that use biological resources to create products and services.
MoreHusker psychology professor receives presidential award
Maital Neta, professor of psychology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers.
MoreNebraska-based startup aims to improve human health through targeted drug delivery
A pair of Husker researchers has launched a startup company aimed at bringing to market an innovative method for delivering therapeutics, gene editing tools, plasmids and more to targeted locations in the human body.
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Innovation Studio announces inaugural Robotics Fellows
Nebraska Innovation Studio, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s makerspace, has announced its inaugural cohort for the NIS Robotics Fellowship Program. The four fellows aim to develop cutting-edge products and improvements in cattle ranching, surgery, language development and precision agriculture. The 20-week fellowship began Jan. 1 and continues through May 31. Fellows receive free membership to the studio […]
MoreBoehm to step down as IANR leader
After nearly a decade of successful leadership, Mike Boehm is stepping down in the dual role as the University of Nebraska’s Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and vice president for agriculture and natural resources.
MoreResearchers building science confidence, capacity among rural early childhood educators
Soo-Young Hong, associate professor of child, youth and family studies, is leading a three-year project focused on strengthening rural early childhood educators’ competence and confidence in teaching science and engineering concepts to young children.
MoreDiscovery could expand number of materials used in next-gen computing
An international research team, working with cutting-edge technology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has made a discovery that may dramatically expand the materials used in next-generation, energy-efficient memory and logic devices.
MoreNew engineering center to enhance education, resources for Nebraska’s students
To help meet the dramatically increasing demands for workforce in engineering, computing and construction, a new center in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s College of Engineering will work to transform the engineering educational experience and make resources and opportunities accessible to all Nebraska students.
MoreHigh Plains center helps maintain climate information flow after hurricane
Climate data processed by the High Plains Regional Climate Center plays a number of key roles.
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Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory
Center for Resilience in Working Agricultural Landscapes
National Endowment for the Humanities
Center for Root and Rhizobiome Innovation
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
Center for Biotechnology
Nebraska Center for Redox Biology
Nebraska Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication
Gnotobiotic Mouse Program
Nebraska Governance and Technology Center
Arts and Humanities Research Engagement Program