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University of Minnesota robots to join search for invasive species
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Computer scientists and biologists from the University of Minnesota and two other universities are teaming up with robots to tackle a major invader of rivers, wetlands, lakes across the United States—the common carp.
Research project combines astrophysics and archeology to decipher ancient texts
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University of Minnesota astrophysicist Lucy Fortson is part of an international collaboration launched this week by Oxford University and the Egypt Exploration Society that applies the analysis tools of astrophysics with archeology to help decipher a collection of ancient Egyptian papyri.
Governor, Legislature approve new Physics and Nanotechnology Building at the U
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Gov. Mark Dayton and the State Legislature approved $51.3 million for an Experimental Physics and Nanotechnology Building at the University of Minnesota.
CSE research leads to startup company that aims to treat artery condition with noninvasive method
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The University of Minnesota has finalized a license agreement with International Cardio Corporation (ICC), a Minnesota startup company, for a technology that could treat atherosclerosis in a noninvasive manner that is faster, more precise and safer for the patient. The technology was developed by a team of researchers led by Emad Ebbini, an electrical and computer engineering professor in the College of Science and Engineering.
Expert Alert: The Internet is vulnerable to complete takedown, U of M computer scientists warn
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As the world witnessed last week in Egypt, it is possible to shut down Internet access for a select group of people. But what about the entire Internet? And could it be vulnerable to a system-wide crash?
Researchers across campus explore impact of social media
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A group of researchers from across the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus have recognized the need for more exchange and collaboration on all things social media. They’ll hold the first monthly gathering on Thursday, Jan. 27.