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Mercury increases in multiple fish species following zebra mussel invasions

New research from the University of Minnesota found that zebra mussel invasions were associated with increased mercury ...
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Will the Paisley Purple have a noteworthy reign?

It may lack the broad appeal of an Idaho russet potato, but the University of Minnesota’s recently released Paisley Purple potato has gained an avid following among some consumers and even ...
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Talking trauma informed care with University of Minnesota

Trauma is more common than many people realize. Trauma can stem from a single event, chronic stress, community violence or systemic inequities, and it often has lasting and far reaching effects. This ...
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Ecological powerhouse on the prairie

The University’s Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve is a magnet for the world’s top ecologists. Work at Cedar Creek has changed the course of ecology by, for example, revealing the importance of ...
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Talking microplastics with University of Minnesota

New research from the University of Minnesota details how microplastic pollution impacts human, animal and environmental health.
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University of Minnesota researchers study waves created by recreational boats

Researchers from the University of Minnesota St. Anthony Falls Laboratory carefully measured the maximum height, total energy, and maximum power of the waves from wakes produced by four recreational ...
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Beavers support freshwater conservation and ecosystem stability

One of the most comprehensive studies conducted on beavers has conclusively demonstrated that beavers are essential for freshwater conservation and ecosystem stability by creating and preserving ...
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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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U of M geologists discover major meteor crash site

Only 190 meteor impact sites have been confirmed worldwide, but a recent discovery by U of M researchers could soon add an ancient crater in Minnesota to that list. “I’ve been mapping and studying the ...
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University of Minnesota ranks among global sustainability leaders, reports progress across the university

New hybrid electric buses on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus are up to 90% cleaner than the diesel models they replaced in late 2025, using battery‑only mode, regenerative braking and ...
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Researchers created 3D-printed simulated human tissue for medical training

Researchers in the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering have successfully 3D printed realistic human tissue simulants that can be used for medical training for surgeons and ...