It matters because if one common type spreads northward, it means significantly greater releases of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, according to scientists’ projections, climate ...

University’s AI Institute is a leader in climate-smart agriculture and forestry. One of the defining societal issues today — and going forward — is how to slow down or stop climate change, and a new ...

Sweet-corn stalks, browned and sharpened by the late-summer sun, stand guard at the perimeter of Rae Rusnak’s squash fields in Kenyon, MN. Their main purpose? To protect the valuable squash that will ...

New research from the University of Minnesota shows that stress caused by negative interactions with police can increase epigenetic age, which is a biological indicator that can differ from ...

Dental hygiene is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. As the field expands, so does the understanding of the critical role oral health plays in full body health — with dental ...

Molly Albers, right, and her 4-H team from Rice County present their scientific observation to Seth Naeve, U of M Extension soybean specialist. Under a tent in a University of Minnesota crop research ...

As we age, mobility and strength are critical for independence and quality of life. However, some older adults struggle to get regular exercise — the National Council on Aging reports that only 23% of ...

More than 10 years ago, scientists treated a remote experimental lake with the synthetic estrogen used in birth control: The hormone all but wiped out the fathead minnows, a major food source for lake ...

University of Minnesota has been at the forefront of computing for decades. Now it's time to lead in AI. The next great technological revolution may be happening right in front of our eyes. Seemingly ...