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Researchers unearth the mysteries of how Turkey’s East Anatolian fault formed

An international team led by the University of Minnesota has, for the first time, accurately determined the age and formation process of the East Anatolian fault, which runs from eastern to south-central Turkey and was involved in the creation of the Anatolian tectonic plate.

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Talking driving safety with U of M

As the fourth of July approaches, Minnesotans are preparing to face the road on a holiday known for its elevated numbers of vehicle accidents. Nichole Morris shares information on the cost of unsafe driving, and how to improve the road conditions for yourself and others year-round.

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Researchers perform first successful transplant of functional cryopreserved rat kidney

In a groundbreaking new study, a U of M team has proven the life-saving potential of long-term organ preservation — their unique preservation and rewarming process opens the door for future organ banking.

Expert Alert

How AI Harnesses Good

Ravi Bapna with the Carlson School of Management is available to comment on the potential positive social and health impacts of artificial intelligence technology.

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U of M launches semiconductor consortium, paving way for high-paying jobs

The University’s Technological Leadership Institute recently launched a groundbreaking initiative that aims to teach new skills to Minnesota's technical workforce for careers in semiconductor manufacturing.

Research Brief

New insights into the origin of food sharing among humans

An interdisciplinary team sheds new light on the evolution of sharing in humans.

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Upcoming Reddit blackout and the future of third-party applications

Stevie Chancellor discusses the impact this blackout — and the API changes that prompted it — will have on the internet.

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New research could improve performance of artificial intelligence and quantum computers

A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team developed a more energy-efficient, tunable superconducting diode — a promising component for future electronic devices — that could help scale up quantum computers for industry and improve artificial intelligence systems.

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How to build a better rain garden this spring

Summer in Minnesota means big storms and stormwater runoff.

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Stretching metals allows researchers to create materials for quantum, electronic and spintronic applications

New technique paves the way for easy oxidation of historically “stubborn” metals.

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First-of-its-kind measurement of Universe’s expansion rate weighs in on longstanding astronomy debate

University of Minnesota-led research could help more accurately determine the Universe’s age

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U of M to lead new AI Institute focusing on climate-smart agriculture and forestry

The new AI-CLIMATE institute will leverage artificial intelligence to create more sustainable agriculture and forestry industries

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Talking Minnesota’s migratory birds with U of M

Avian Ecologist Steve Kolbe with the Natural Resources Research Institute at the University of Minnesota Duluth answers questions about migratory bird populations in Minnesota, their migration routes and patterns and the condition of their habitats.

Expert Alert

Long-Term Solutions Address Flood Trends

Minnesota is experiencing severe flooding risks this spring, and it’s a trend expected to continue in the future. Extreme weather events brought on by climate change, such as heavy rains and flooding, are becoming more common here and in communities across the globe — and our infrastructure has not been able to keep up.

Research Brief

The Trumpet biocomputing platform heralds a new path for medicine

University of Minnesota researchers have developed a new method of biocomputing with the potential to revolutionize medicine.

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U of M to lead federal grant to study human-centered AI for news recommender systems

A University of Minnesota-led team is leading a new $2 million National Science Foundation (NSF) project aimed at developing a system to help researchers better study AI-powered news recommender systems.

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Catching cancer with AI

A graduate student builds a technology to improve the detection of melanoma and colorectal cancer.

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How is TikTok affecting our mental health? It’s complicated, new U of M study shows

U of M researchers worked with TikTok users to gather data on the app’s effect on mental health and wellbeing.

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U of M researchers discover tiny galaxy with big star power

Using first-of-their-kind observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, a University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team looked more than 13 billion years into the past to discover a unique, minuscule galaxy that could help astronomers learn more about galaxies that were present shortly after the Big Bang.

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Researchers create breakthrough spintronics manufacturing process that could revolutionize the electronics industry

University of Minnesota researchers, along with a team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), developed a breakthrough process for making spintronic devices that has the potential to become the new industry standard for semiconductors chips that are essential to computers, smartphones and many other electronics. The new process will allow for faster, more efficient spintronics devices that can be scaled down smaller than ever before.