CSE in the News — March 2026 archive
March 2026
The bizarre raptor-like dinosaurs that menaced the Mesozoic
A newly discovered Spinosaurus sporting a bizarre, curved blade-like crest has snatched the headlines. But this massive carnivore is far from the only odd-looking prehistoric predator out there. Mar. 30: National Geographic
Spider-Man and Daredevil: A Brand New Day to be Born Again
James Kakalios, a physics professor at the College of Science and Engineering and popular science book author, said, “A large part of the Spider-Man ethos, with great power, there must also come great responsibility,” Kakalios said. Mar. 29: The Minnesota Daily
Expert Alert: Impact of road salt and water softeners on the environment
Andy Erickson, Ph.D., P.E., with the Center for Transportation Studies and St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, discusses the impact of road salt and new and improved options for de-icing. “This has affected the diversity of plants and animals in our lakes, streams and rivers. Some local drinking water wells have begun to taste salty, forcing communities to dig deeper wells and our water utilities to increase treatment at a substantial cost. Mar. 22: County News Review
Building A Billion-Dollar Supply Chain: How Niron Magnetics Is Challenging China's Rare Earth Stranglehold
How do you build a future of electric vehicles, AI, and robotics when the most critical components—high-performance magnets—are controlled by a single global power? In this episode, Jian-Ping Wang, a College of Science and Engineering Professor at the University of Minnesota Professor, and the University of Minnesota discuss at 7:43. Mar. 18: Forbes
Experiment reaches critical temperature to unlock search for dark matter
“Getting to base temperature is a major milestone in a years-long campaign to build a low-background facility capable of housing our sensitive cryogenic solid state detectors,” said Priscilla Cushman, a professor in the University of Minnesota School of Physics and Astronomy and the Spokesperson of SuperCDMS. Mar. 18: EurekAlert!; Newswise; Bioengineer.org; Scienmag; Interesting Engineering; Phys.org; Quantum Zeitgeist; Mar. 19: Business News This Week; Business News for Profit; National Biz News; Business Scanner; Biz Development News; The Brighter Side; Mar. 31: SciTechDaily;(14 as of Apr. 15 at 9:28 a.m.)
AI model improves flood forecasting with higher accuracy than current methods
The research was a collaboration among the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences, and Pennsylvania State University. Mar. 17: Phys.org; Mirage News; EurekAlert; Newswise; Scienmag; Mar. 31: SciTech Daily; (6 as of Apr. 1 at 8:25 a.m.)
How a Minnesota startup is taking carbon out of the atmosphere
MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner spoke with Carba cofounder Paul Dauenhauer, a professor in the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering, about the company and its plans. Mar. 13: MPR News
Innovation is the way out of China's chokehold on critical minerals
Niron Magnetics was born in Jian-Ping Wang's lab at the University of Minnesota. Mar. 11: The Washington Post
College of Science and Engineering AI Makerspace provides opportunities for all
Along with continued student, faculty and staff support, Finnegan is interested in networking and engaging with alumni and external community partners who want to get involved with AI, but aren’t sure where to get started. Mar. 10: UMN News; Newsbreak (2 as of Mar. 11 at 9:05 a.m.)
Waters Flagship ARES‑G3 Rheometer Sets New Benchmark for Data Quality at Breakthrough Speed
"For years, rheologists have struggled to capture in-depth data on materials that are actively curing or degrading. The kinetics are so fast that conventional rheometers miss the critical information," said Chris Macosko, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of Minnesota. Mar. 9: Energy Stock Info; Times of the Islands; Magnificent Seven Stocks; Stock Option News; Nano Cap Stock Picks; ADR Stock Picks; Mega Cap Stock Picks; EV Stock Picks; Business Today; Modern Australia; BorneoNews.net; Thailand Business News; Mar. 13: SelectScience; (226 as of Mar. 16 at 8:30 a.m.)
Draper Joins SCALE Team to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Human Health Using Smart Building Systems as Part of ARPA-H-Funded Project
ARPA-H's BREATHE program aims to revolutionize public health by advancing the ability to monitor and improve indoor air quality and forecast emerging health threats. Other members of the SCALE team include the University of Minnesota. Mar. 3: IT Tech Pulse
The quest to understand where atoms end
Donald Truhlar of the University of Minnesota and colleagues filled in the gaps for the remaining 16 main-group elements in 2009, using quantum-chemical calculations to deduce how close to the atom the probe molecules HF and CH4 can approach. Mar. 2: Chemistry World
Families Want More Research on How Virtual Reality May Affect Kids
The paper was co-authored by Xiaoran Yang, a Ph.D. student student at NC State; and by Svetlana Yarosh, an associate professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Minnesota. Mar. 2: The National Tribune
An app that answers ‘When will the doctor be here?’ raises $1.8 million
Invented by a U of M doctor, Q-rounds is poised to expand to a dozen hospitals this year. Mar. 2: The Star Tribune
University of Minnesota restricted research increasing
Some campus community members, including Richard McGehee, a professor of mathematics, believe restricted research is antithetical to the mission of the University. Mar. 1: The Minnesota Daily
Analysis Of 90-million-year-old Fossil Rewrites History
A team co-led by University of Minnesota researcher Peter Makovicky and Argentinean colleague Sebastian Apesteguía has identified a 90-million-year-old fossil that provides the "missing link" for a mysterious group of prehistoric animals. Mar. 1: Indian Defence Review; Mirage News; earth.com; Mar. 2: Discover Magazine; Newswise; ScienceBlog.com; themountaineer.com; University of Minnesota Twin Cities; Mar. 3: Nature World News; Vijesti; Mar. 4: The Time of India; Mar. 5: BBC Science Focus; SciTechDaily; Mar. 6: Creative Learning Guild; Mar. 10: News.AZ; Tech Explorist; ScienceDaily; Mar. 11: inbox.lv; Mar. 19: Isanti-Chisago County Star; Mar. 26: econews; Mar. 30: National Geographic; (21 as of Apr. 15 at 8:25 a.m.)