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‘Lang-MN' is UMN's latest wheat variety
Lang-MN is a well-balanced, high yielding spring wheat variety well suited for much of the spring wheat-growing region.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/lang-mn-umns-latest-wheat-variety
July 07, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
Sustainable rubber and plastics become a reality
U researchers discover a way to turn sugar into the main building block of rubber for car tires.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/sustainable-rubber-and-plastics-become-reality
June 29, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
U of M wastewater treatment pilot promises to turn scum into profit
CFANS researchers are converting scum into high-quality biodiesel.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/u-m-wastewater-treatment-pilot-promises-turn-scum-profit
June 12, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
Research study gives new insight into how cancer spreads
Discovery could have a major impact on therapies to prevent the spread of cancer.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/research-study-gives-new-insight-how-cancer-spreads
June 06, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
We’re on the brink of mass extinction — but there’s still time to fix it
UMN researchers explain threats biodiversity faces and the opportunity we have to save species before it’s too late.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/were-brink-mass-extinction-theres-still-time-fix-it
May 31, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
Help astronomers find ‘baby’ galaxies that give birth to new stars
A new UMN-led citizen science project uses the public to find “baby” galaxies that are giving birth to new stars.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/help-astronomers-find-baby-galaxies-give-birth-new-stars
May 31, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
Two University of Minnesota students named 2017 Astronaut Scholars
Two U of M students have been named Astronaut Scholars for the 2017-18 academic year.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/two-university-minnesota-students-named-2017-astronaut-scholars
May 25, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
Citizen Science Association conference gathers experts to expand movement
Researchers to share knowledge and best practices in establishing high standards while engaging volunteer support
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/citizen-science-association-conference-gathers-experts-expand-movement
May 11, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
3D-printed ‘bionic skin’ could give robots the sense of touch
Discovery could lead to electronics printed on real human skin.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/3d-printed-bionic-skin-could-give-robots-sense-touch
May 10, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
Deborah Swackhamer receives Warren A. Hall Medal
Former Water Resources Center co-director is honored by Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR)
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/deborah-swackhamer-receives-warren-hall-medal
May 09, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
UMN ecologist David Tilman elected to Royal Society of London
Regents Professor Tilman honored for seminal work in understanding the importance of biodiversity.
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/umn-ecologist-david-tilman-elected-royal-society-london
May 08, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018
New thin transparent film could improve electronics and solar cells
Conductivity is highest-ever for thin film oxide semiconductor material
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/new-thin-transparent-film-could-improve-electronics-and-solar-cells
May 05, 2017
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
01/25/2018