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New method for removing PFAS from groundwater

PFAS pose health concerns across the country, and new research co-led by the University of Minnesota could provide a ...
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Students reel in gar-gantuan catch during Mississippi River fieldwork

The work is part of efforts to better understand and conserve Mississippi River ecosystems from Minnesota all the way to the ...
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Medical patients face hidden time burdens

Treatments for serious illnesses, like cancer, can be enormously time-consuming. Yet most research on cancer-related time ...
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Two University of Minnesota faculty to be inducted into the National Academy of Inventors

Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos and Shashank Priya have been recognized for their outstanding innovations in robotics, new ...
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New genomic study reveals hidden pathways driving Minnesota’s zebra mussel spread

Research on how and when zebra mussels spread through Minnesota is providing critical data for management and prevention.
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University of Minnesota Libraries helps students de-stress

From books to therapy animals, libraries at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities are playing an increasing role in ...
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Students explore virtual reality as a tool for mental health professionals

Virtual reality and artificial intelligence tools are expanding the immersive education possibilities at the University of Minnesota.
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Her artistic vision is rooted in social justice

Moira Villiard has spent most of her life creating art, much of it with a social justice underpinning. The Master of Human ...
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Examining impact of federal relief program after major healthcare cyberattack

New research from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health provides the first detailed look at whether funding ...
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Rebounding from a double dose of injury

Standout women’s basketball player Mara Braun has suffered the same major injury in consecutive seasons. She’s back this year ...
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Young patient battling heart defects finds home away from home

After a five-week stay, Joey was stable enough to travel back to New Jersey just in time for his first Christmas at home. In April 2024, he underwent successful surgery to repair the ventricular ...
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The science behind Minnesota’s fall colors

'Brandywine' red maple trees located along Peter C. Moe Drive at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Photo by Nick Kreevich. In Minnesota, autumn offers a brilliant, fleeting transition ...