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Drought center, CALMIT help launch drought-monitoring, forecast tools
Thanks to help from two centers in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Natural Resources, satellite information is being used to produce and share first-of-their-kind maps of topsoil, root zone soil and groundwater moisture around the world, as well as 30-, 60- and 90-day forecasts of wet and dry conditions across the continental United States.
MoreRural Poll has given a voice to rural Nebraskans for 25 years
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Rural Poll, which gives rural Nebraskans a platform to voice their opinions on wide-ranging topics.
MoreAncient aquatic crocs evolved, enlarged to avoid freezing
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientist is exploring how ancient crocodiles evolved.
MoreProject explores ultrasound therapy to promote cardiovascular health
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher is laying the foundation for a targeted, noninvasive treatment for atherosclerosis, a primary driver of cardiovascular disease.
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University of Nebraska Press makes content free in response to COVID-19
With many students across the nation and world finishing their semesters remotely, the University of Nebraska Press has made much of its digital content free through May 31.
MoreProject VIEW aims to sharpen writing instruction for visually impaired
Nebraska researchers are working to better understand how students with visual impairments are being taught to write — and how that instruction can be tailored to each student’s needs.
MoreAraz’s research prepares for pandemic decision-making
As COVID-19 spreads, a University of Nebraska-Lincoln researcher believes decisions imposed to change how we live in the short term stem from critical research by health experts.
MoreMighty mouse: Storz discovers world’s highest-elevation mammal
The discovery of a mouse living at 22,000 feet above sea level is challenging scientists’ assumptions about mammals’ survivability at extreme altitudes.
MoreProject will explore how emotions factor into science literacy
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientist is studying how human factors such as emotion, motivation and metacognition — thinking about thinking — come into play in science classrooms. An end goal of the research, she said, is to develop tools that help students recognize when their beliefs affect their decision-making process and help them to make objective decisions after taking their beliefs into account.
MoreHusker who coined ‘flash drought’ helps define emerging phenomenon
“Flash drought,” a term coined by a University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientist, describes an important type of drought.
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