The National Academy of Sciences has awarded Husker plant geneticist James Schnable one of its highest honors for multiple advancements he has achieved in plant science.

deficiency in sulfur, an essential nutrient for plants, may be limiting crop yields in many regions around the world. A two-year project will compile global data on sulfur for major crop systems around the world — information that is key to inform public and private investments in agriculture.

Nebraska Innovation Studio announced the 2026 cohort of Innovation Fellows Jan. 13. The fellows, chosen from more than 50 applicants, will bring big ideas in medicine, agriculture and cybersecurity to reality through the program. 

Most rural Nebraskans are aware of the use of algorithms in online media and have some concerns about their use, according to results from the 2025 Nebraska Rural Poll.

Through a $769,792 grant from the National Science Foundation, Husker scientist Richard Wilson is continuing work to unravel the mysteries behind effectors — virulent proteins that short-circuit plants’ natural defenses against fungal disease. 

A research team supported by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Grand Challenges initiative has published a new policy paper that calls for innovative, place-based solutions to advance health equity in Nebraska and beyond.