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The Stone Arch Bridge as seen on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Intel and MnDOT will be using drones to evaluate the bridge and any repairs it may need.

Drone technology used to maintain historic Stone Arch Bridge

by Imani Cruzen
Published December 13, 2018
Intel announced a collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Collins Engineers earlier this month that uses drones to inspect the bridge.

University researchers, St. Paul officials work for greener stormwater infrastructure

by Caitlin Anderson
Published December 13, 2018
Some St. Paul officials hope to get the project into the city's code in 2019.
Yanmei Zhang, a post doctoral student in plant and microbial biology, calculates wood density and volume measurement at the Cargill Building on Monday, Dec. 10 in Saint Paul.

Fungi promoting opportunities in sustainable energy

by Caitlin Anderson
Published December 13, 2018
Researchers in the College of Biological Sciences, in conjunction with institutions across the U.S., are analyzing brown rot and its potential to create sustainable energy.

“Silent seizures” may be connected to Alzheimer’s disease

by Mohamed Ibrahim
Published December 13, 2018
The discovery was made by a UMN researcher and others, and could lead to greater breakthroughs in Alzheimer's treatments.

Citywide neighborhoods plan incentivizes diversity through funding

by Tiffany Bui
Published December 13, 2018
Neighborhoods 2020 seeks to encourage representation of groups including students and renters on neighborhood boards.

Common plastic chemicals linked to language delays in children

by Megan Palmer
Published December 13, 2018
The University of Minnesota study found the delay is seen twice as often in boys.
Members of the Board of Regents converse during their meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 5, where they discussed the finalists for the next presidential of the University.

Concerns persist about another lone presidential finalist at UMN

by Austen Macalus
Published December 12, 2018
Transparency advocates say the University skirted transparency and violated the spirit of public data laws by naming one presidential finalist.
Vascudyne’s implantable heart valve is made of living tissue, allowing it to heal itself and last longer inside a patient’s body.

UMN announces breakthrough startup to replace heart valves

by Lew Blank
Published December 12, 2018
Vascudyne Inc. has received positive trial results for a unique technology that can replace blood vessels and heart valves with less risk of death.
Minnesota Student Association President Simran Mishra gives the president's update at Coffman Union on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Medical amnesty was one of the many issues covered in Tuesday's forum meeting.

After failing to pass in 2018, MSA looks to reintroduce past legislative priorities

by Isabella Murray
Published December 12, 2018
Renters' rights and medical amnesty bills will be reintroduced this legislative session.
Kim Doyle, Becah Padilla and Martha Hardy research for the Mapping Prejudice Plan on Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Hennepin History Museum in Minneapolis. Part of their job is to find out how the plan will effect the Minneapolis 2040 plan. 

UMN faculty research guides Minneapolis 2040 plan

by Audrey Kennedy
Published December 11, 2018
Mapping Prejudice, which launched in 2016, finds and maps housing deeds with racist language.

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