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College of Journalism and Mass Communications
Study finds women’s games underrepresented in sports betting coverage
March 13, 2026

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.

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Center for Brain Biology and Behavior
Brain imaging offers insights into cochlear implant success
March 10, 2026

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.

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Agricultural Economics
Research shows risk‑averse producers sell earlier in grain marketing year
March 6, 2026

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. 

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Crop Yields
Study: Reported crop yield gains from breeding may be overstated
March 4, 2026

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
March 3, 2026

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.

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Husker researchers collaborate to explore fear of spiders
March 2, 2026

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.

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Biomedical and Obesity Research Core offers equipment, expertise, support
March 2, 2026

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.

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Record five Husker researchers named NAI Senior Members
February 26, 2026

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.

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Heng-Moss named permanent vice chancellor for agriculture and natural resources
February 25, 2026

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. 

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R&I releases research identity framework and will host ideation workshops
February 24, 2026

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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