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The Permian Basin is the most productive oil-producing basin in the U.S. and one of the largest in the world. This figure shows space-based measurements of atmospheric ethane (bottom left panel) that is enhanced due to emissions from fossil fuel extraction in the Delaware and Midland portions of the Permian Basin (bottom right panel).
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Mapping fossil fuel emissions from space

University of Minnesota researchers developed a new tool to measure ethane from space, leading to a better understanding of fossil fuel emissions worldwide. 

Image of a black beef cow with yellow tags on its ears looking at the camera with other cows in the background
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Beef industry can reduce emissions by up to 30%

New research from the University’s Institute on the Environment and The Nature Conservancy outlines actionable steps the U.S. beef industry can take to reduce greenhouse gases and identifies emission hotspots along the entire supply chain from the farm through processing

A leaf showing spots from oak wilt.
Research Brief

Diagnosing oak wilt with the naked eye

University of Minnesota researchers developed a groundbreaking method for the rapid and accurate detection of oak wilt, a devastating disease threatening oak trees across North America.

Close-up image of  corn tar spot.
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Breakthrough on tar spot pathogen enables field research

University of Minnesota researchers developed and reported processes for the first time to infect corn plants in the field with the corn tar spot pathogen, a relatively new disease threatening corn production across the United States. 

Koushik Sampath. Photo by Michelle Bennett, Wolfskull Creative
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Ready, set, go!

From a revolutionary new paper-drying technique to a new take on cancer therapy, the “3-minute thesis” competition offers a glimpse into outstanding graduate student research.

Myah Walker in a bright red dress holding a chicken with a decorative rug background. Photo by Shelly Mosman
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The chicken and the egg

Myah Walker spent years working in commercial egg production and now serves with the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.

Alumnus Olivia LeDee. PHOTO BY_SHELLY MOSMAN
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Wild times

Alumnus Olivia LeDee and the Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center are helping fish and wildlife adapt to the changing climate.