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Funding allows expansion of Nebraska Mesonet
October 24, 2025

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln added 21 weather stations to the Nebraska Mesonet network this year through $1.48 million in funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency and Lower Loup and Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources Districts.  

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Educational Psychology
BRAVE Lab leads in bullying intervention and research
October 21, 2025

UNL’s BRAVE Lab is at the forefront of efforts understand, prevent and reduce bullying through innovative research and evidence-based interventions. 

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Daugherty Global Water for Food Institute
Nebraska-developed map highlights U.S. water rights systems, informs governance
October 16, 2025

A new thematic map depicting primary water rights systems across the U.S. has been developed by a collaborative team from the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, the National Drought Mitigation Center and the Department of Agricultural Economics, all at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. 

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Center for Research on Children Youth Families and Schools
Early childhood research team celebrates 10 years of collaboration
October 16, 2025

For 10 years, the Nebraska Academy for Early Childhood Research has advanced high-quality early childhood research and collaboration at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. 

Moving forward into the next 10 years and beyond, the academy is focused on continuing to provide the tools, supports and programs researchers need to ensure their work has the greatest impact on improving children’s lives.

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Advanced materials research is first Nebraska-led project to earn prestigious NSF award
October 15, 2025

A new $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation will help keep the University of Nebraska­—Lincoln at the forefront of advanced materials science. 

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Husker physicist studying how disordered materials may advance microelectronics
October 14, 2025

A University of Nebraska–Lincoln physicist is studying how disordered, noncrystalline materials could power the next generation of microelectronics, including computing systems that mimic the human brain. Robert Streubel, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, has been awarded a five-year, $849,399 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program to pursue this research […]

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Nebraska’s EQUATE research connects to 2025 Nobel Prizes
October 10, 2025

Cutting-edge research happening right here in Nebraska is closely tied to two of this year’s Nobel Prizes in science.

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Libraries pilot expands access to no-cost course materials, saving Huskers millions
October 10, 2025

pilot program led by the University Libraries is expanding access to no-cost or lower-cost course materials for thousands of Nebraska students — building on a program that has already saved more than $3 million since its launch.

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Research examines the good, bad and ugly of true crime media
October 9, 2025

True crime is a lucrative genre, topping ratings and spawning online communities. Despite its popularity — and its ability to highlight cases that need attention — the production of true crime has a dark side, often adding to the trauma experienced by victims’ loved ones.

University of Nebraska–Lincoln scholar Kelli Boling published new research highlighting the impacts of true crime media on the family and friends of crime victims.

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Political, religious beliefs limit education’s impact on death penalty support
October 6, 2025

Previous research has shown that higher education dampens support for capital punishment, but University of Nebraska scholars have discovered those collegiate effects are lessened among conservatives.

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