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Invasive species professionals tap University of Minnesota expertise

An Externship program strengthens the capacity for aquatic invasive species management in Minnesota by supporting early career professionals.
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Alumni plan unifies engagement across five campuses, strengthens student success and statewide impact

The University of Minnesota Alumni Association presented its annual report to the Board of Regents today, highlighting the ...
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University of Minnesota Athletics celebrates success in the classroom, in competition and in the community

The University of Minnesota Gopher women's basketball team advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005, finishing the 2025-26 season with a 24-9 record and a fourth-seed in the NCAA ...
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World’s first synthetic cell with a complete life cycle could revolutionize biological engineering

Fluorescent microscopy of SpudCell - a synthetic cell assembled entirely from non-living chemical components - undergoing division. Credit: Kate Adamala, Adamala Lab Share this story While many of the ...
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University of Minnesota, Fond du Lac Band move forward together on historic Cloquet Forestry Center land return

In a milestone moment for collaboration and reconciliation, the University of Minnesota and the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa are moving forward with the return of the Cloquet Forestry ...
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University of Minnesota’s Northrop achieves LEED O+M gold certification for sustainability efforts

The University of Minnesota has achieved a major sustainability milestone: Northrop, one of the university’s most iconic and historic buildings, is now Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ...
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Encouraging dieting and weight loss can shape youth body image into adulthood

Young adults spend hours a day on social media platforms filled with exercise influencers, fitness trends and other appearance-focused content that can reinforce unrealistic body ideals. And for many ...
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Fluoride in drinking water does not harm children’s IQ

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been shown to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities. Many municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water — called community water fluoridation — ...
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University of Minnesota launches AI Hub to drive statewide innovation, education and public impact

A map of Minnesota's Seven Mile Creek Watershed created with the AI‑LEAF Institute’s AI-powered GeoDesign tool highlights farming practices that could improve carbon sequestration and boost soil ...
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From prey to predator: how carnivores spread beneficial fungi

Animals help disperse seeds and spores for many plant and fungal species. This typically happens when animals eat the fruiting bodies of plants and fungi and pass seeds and spores through their ...
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New genomic study reveals hidden pathways driving Minnesota’s zebra mussel spread

Researchers Michael McCartney and Ben Minerich induced spawning in zebra mussels to establish a lab culture for ongoing study. Credit: University of Minnesota. Share this story A team of scientists at ...
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Fungi from Minnesota can kill emerald ash borer beetles

A new study from the University of Minnesota found that several species of parasitic fungi were effective at killing emerald ash borer beetles, one of the most devastating forest pests to ever hit ...