Research

Damien Fair, bald, bearded and Black, wears a brown suit jacket and stands before a flowering tree.

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MacArthur fellow tackles the enigma of the growing mind

Neuroscientist Damien Fair is honored for his work advancing the science of early brain development.

Tanmay Agarwal, in suit jacket and glasses, stands before a concrete structure.

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A niche in research and podcasting

Computer science major Tanmay Agarwal shares what he’s learned about research, work, and life.

Per Jorgenson and Eric Geistfeld in head shots.

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Pandemic doesn’t stop NASA—or student interns

Last summer, students worked for NASA on projects that moved at supersonic speed.

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Tracking public restrooms on Minnesota bike trails

U of M team is using crowdsourcing and mobile devices to identify the locations on an interactive web-based map.

Research Brief

Animal production responsible for vast majority of air quality-related health impacts from U.S. food

The study —the first food-by-food accounting of the damage to air quality caused by agriculture— shows how improving animal and crop management practices, as well as how eating more plant-rich diets, can substantially reduce mortality from food-related air pollution.

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Talking aquatic invasive species with the U of M

Amy Kinsley, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, answers questions on what the latest research on AIS shows, what boaters and anglers alike can do to stop the spread of AIS, as well as the new AIS Explorer dashboard.

Research Brief

New method preserves viable fruit fly embryos in liquid nitrogen

U of M researchers develop method for the practical cryopreservation of the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), which is crucial to genetics research and critical to scientific breakthroughs benefiting human health.

News Release

University of Minnesota and Launch Minnesota create Discovery Launchpad MN startup incubator to help entrepreneurs succeed statewide

Participants in the program will be chosen through a competitive application process, with priority given to companies led by women and people of color, as well as those based in Greater Minnesota.