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Researchers use plants to remove PFAS from the environment.

UMN searches for ways to remove forever chemicals from the environment

by Rachel Hoppe
Published February 13, 2025

University of Minnesota researchers are studying how to remove Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, from the environment.According to the National...

Students do not want political statements, survey says

Students do not want political statements, survey says

by Mady Leick
Published February 11, 2025

Most college students do not want colleges making political statements, according to an Inside Higher Ed survey. The survey from Inside Higher Ed found that 54% of respondents disapprove of political...

Students can explore what it's like to have macular degeneration, among other issues in the VR lab. Courtesy of Blake Hoffman.

Mortuary Science uses VR to simulate dying

by Mady Leick
Published February 10, 2025

Virtual Reality labs in the University of Minnesota Health Science Library allow students in mortuary science to explore end-of-life situations. Professor of Mortuary Sciences Janet McGee has required...

Nutrients flowing into the river from farming can also cause issues

UMN study strives to tackle Mississippi’s plastic debris

by Rachel Hoppe
Published February 7, 2025

A new study from the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering (CSE) found it can use sensors to detect and remove plastic debris from the Mississippi River, according to a press release...

The additive is shown to cause cancer in rats, but not humans.

Red 3 banned due to cancer link, UMN professors say

by Rachel Hoppe
Published January 29, 2025

The Food and Drug Administration decided red dye No. 3 (Red 3) will no longer be allowed in American food and medicine on Jan. 15, according to the FDA’s website. The color additive, used in some...

Three house sparrows resting on a house in Marcy Holmes on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

UMN professors warn about bird flu risks

by Rachel Hoppe
Published January 27, 2025

Bird flu cases have increased in the U.S. between species since 2022 with 67 confirmed cases in humans in January, according to the CDC.The CDC said the current health risks for humans and animals...

Most insecticides were found in the Twin Cities and Karst region.

University study finds insecticides in natural springs and shallow groundwater

by Rachel Hoppe
Published December 9, 2024

A study conducted by the University of Minnesota Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo-Engineering and the Department of Natural Resources of Minnesota found high levels of insecticide in springs...

Researcher Gage Rowden prepares samples for testing in a lab. Courtesy Thomas and Tonya Seiler, The Minnesota Center for Prion Research & Outreach.

MNPRO receives nearly $500,000 to continue chronic wasting disease research

by Mady Leick
Published December 1, 2024

The Minnesota Center for Prion Research and Outreach (MNPRO) received $483,497 in federal funding to continue research on chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer. The grant came from the U.S. Department...

Minnesota is the top turkey producer in the country.

From the farm to your Thanksgiving dinner

by Rachel Hoppe
Published November 23, 2024

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 46 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving each year. Turkey is a staple of Thanksgiving in the U.S., and even more so in Minnesota. Minnesota...

The University encourages students to be conscious of their cannabis and alcohol consumption.

UMN students’ cannabis use on the rise, alcohol consumption declining

by Rachel Hoppe
Published November 14, 2024

Boynton Health’s 2024 College Student Health Survey Report said cannabis use is on the rise for college students, while high-risk drinking is steadily declining. High-risk drinking among University...

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