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Earth Day and every day: A dozen ways the University of Minnesota is protecting the environment

This Earth Day, explore the various ways the University of Minnesota is addressing pressing environmental challenges.
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Ecology in the urban world

A multiyear, University of Minnesota-led study of the Twin Cities illuminates urban environmental challenges and solutions.
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Assistant Professor Sivan Cohen Elias awarded a 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship

Sivan Cohen Elias, a composer and assistant professor in the School of Music in the College of Liberal Arts on the University ...
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Minnesota Master Naturalists guide children to green spaces

Minnesota Master Naturalists guide children to green spaces ...
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Fluoride in drinking water does not harm children’s IQ

There is no evidence supporting a connection between community water fluoridation and children’s IQ. There is also no ...
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Gopher gymnastics team advances to Final Four

For the first time in program history, the women’s gymnastics team has advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA Championships.
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A look inside Minnesota NICE: Using ice cores to study climate history

Researcher Peter Neff and his team are studying glaciers in Antarctica and British Columbia to gain insights about Earth’s ...
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University of Minnesota surpasses 300-startup milestone

University innovations driving real‑world solutions to global challenges in health, sustainability and agriculture ...
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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 ...
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Predicting who will develop blood clots

Blood clots that form in veins — known as venous thromboembolisms — are a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Despite the serious threat they pose to human health, researchers have never ...