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Researchers develop first fully 3D-printed, flexible OLED display

In a groundbreaking new study, researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities used a customized printer to fully 3D print a flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display.

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Pro-worker ideas in political manifestos linked to more votes

A new study shows focusing on pro-worker ideas — such as improving work conditions or increasing jobs — could be a winning move for political parties.

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New data model reveals novel infertility treatment recommendations

A new data analysis model is shedding light on potential treatments for women facing infertility issues, offering possibilities for the future of health recommendation tools.

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Beavers support freshwater conservation and ecosystem stability

A new study from Natural Resources Research Institute has conclusively demonstrated that beavers are essential for freshwater conservation and ecosystem stability.

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Research brief: Wolves might help moose avoid acquiring a deadly deer parasite

A new study from the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa offers a new theory on the role of wolves in disease transmission among prey.

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Step forward in quest to develop living construction materials and beyond

In a new study, U of M researchers demonstrate how to transform silica — commonly found in construction materials — into a self-assembling, dynamic and resilient material.

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Margarines now nutritionally better than butter after hydrogenated oil ban

In the U.S. the year-end holidays are here, which not only makes it the season of joy and celebration, but also of butter as many Americans make batches of cookies and creamy comfort foods to celebrate.

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Retention is a major factor in racial disparities in academia

Large segments of society are under-represented in science and engineering within academia at every level, but particularly among tenured professors. A new study points to a key reason: retention.

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Over-policing linked to higher odds of preterm birth

New research from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) links the stress of living in an over-policed neighborhood with higher odds of preterm birth for both Black and white birthing people.

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You can help scientists study the Sun

University of Minnesota leads new citizen science project to identify solar jets.

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Severe food insecurity linked with disordered eating behaviors in young people, including binge eating five years later

Growing scientific evidence highlights a strong link between disordered eating and food insecurity (i.e., inconsistent or lack of access to adequate food), which disproportionately affects individuals across lower socioeconomic groups. A new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health now shows how the relationship between food insecurity and disordered eating unfolds over time.

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Pandemic demand creates growth opportunity for domestic vaccine companies

Any pandemic sends shockwaves through markets, forcing companies to adapt to surging demand. New research highlights the differences in how domestic and foreign firms reacted amid the H1N1 pandemic, offering insights that resonate today.

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Exploding and weeping ceramics provide path to new shape-shifting material

An international team of researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Kiel University in Germany have discovered a path that could lead to shape-shifting ceramic materials.

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Chemical researchers invent bio-petroleum for sustainable materials

A team of researchers from the U.S. National Science Foundation Center for Sustainable Polymers based at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed a chemical technology of combined fermentation and chemical refining that can produce petroleum-like liquids from renewable plants.

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Large MeerKAT telescope data release reveals beautiful new cosmic puzzles

An international team, including lead researchers from the University of Minnesota and the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), have released highly detailed images of radio emissions from 115 clusters of galaxies that give new clues to the formation and evolution of galaxies throughout the Universe.

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Limited social media engagement may have caused older adults to miss out on resources and support early in the pandemic

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in spring 2020, the federal government asked individuals to social distance from one another. In response, state, and local authorities nationwide began issuing curfews and recommendations to “shelter-in-place.” Many people worried the mental health of older adults would suffer from the negative effects of COVID-19 and social isolation.

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Lung cancer awareness with the U of M: Smoking, radon, and cancer treatment and prevention

Lung Cancer Awareness Month is recognized every year during the month of November.

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Felons remain out of work, despite paying debt to society

A felony history carries more than just a social stigma. It can lead to more adults without work—even after paying their debt to society.

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Filtration devices could make dentist appointments safer during the COVID-19 pandemic

In a new study using 3D holographic imaging, University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers tested the effectiveness of three filtration devices that can mitigate the spread of aerosols during ultrasonic scaling, a common dental cleaning procedure.

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University of Minnesota researchers part of collaboration that casts doubt on “sterile neutrino”

University of Minnesota Assistant Professor Andrew Furmanski and his team in the College of Science and Engineering’s School of Physics and Astronomy are part of an international collaboration of scientists who have possibly eliminated the theory related to the “sterile neutrino.”