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Study finds women’s games underrepresented in sports betting coverage
Despite the growing popularity of women’s sports, media coverage of sports betting has not given them more attention, according to research by Brian Petrotta, an assistant professor of sports media and communication at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
MoreBrain imaging offers insights into cochlear implant success
UNL researcher recently finished a three-year project to identify factors that determine the best candidates for successful cochlear implant procedures, and to explore relationships between the brain and speech perception outcomes — the process by which language is heard, interpreted and understood.
MoreResearch shows risk‑averse producers sell earlier in grain marketing year
A new study from University of Nebraska–Lincoln agricultural economists finds that producers with safety‑first risk preferences likely make notably different grain‑marketing decisions than those without, offering a glimpse into how and why producers market their harvests.
MoreStudy: Reported crop yield gains from breeding may be overstated
A new study suggests that decades of reported gains in crop yields from plant breeding may be significantly overstated, challenging a common method used worldwide to measure genetic progress.
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Nebraska physicist, global team put new spin on energy-saving tech
An international team of experts, including University of Nebraska–Lincoln physicist Alexei Gruverman, reports that the traditional hallmarks of antiferroelectrics no longer capture the full range of materials showing similar behavior.
MoreHusker researchers collaborate to explore fear of spiders
An interdisciplinary team at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is using state-of-the-art eye-tracking technology to pinpoint the physical characteristics of spiders that may contribute to people’s unease with them.
MoreBiomedical and Obesity Research Core offers equipment, expertise, support
The Biomedical and Obesity Research Core plays a key role in scientific discovery, offering researchers access to advanced equipment, technical expertise and hands-on support that individual labs cannot afford or maintain.
MoreRecord five Husker researchers named NAI Senior Members
A record five University of Nebraska–Lincoln innovators have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors, an honor that recognizes excellence in translating research into tangible impact.
MoreHeng-Moss named permanent vice chancellor for agriculture and natural resources
Tiffany Heng-Moss has been named Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and vice president for agriculture and natural resources for the University of Nebraska system. She has served in the dual role on an interim basis since June 2025.
MoreR&I releases research identity framework and will host ideation workshops
R&I has released the final version of the research identity framework and will host upcoming workshops this spring to help faculty generate initial plans for research, scholarship and creative endeavors within each identity area.
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National Endowment for the Humanities
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Nebraska Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication
Gnotobiotic Mouse Program
Nebraska Governance and Technology Center
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