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Researchers use wild rice to predict health of Minnesota lakes and streams
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By studying wild rice in lakes and streams, a team of researchers led by the University of Minnesota has discovered that sulfate in waterways is converted into toxic levels of sulfide and increases other harmful elements.
New discovery could improve brain-like memory and computing
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A new discovery, led by researchers at the University of Minnesota, demonstrates the existence of a new kind of magnetoresistance involving topological insulators that could result in improvements in future computing and computer storage.
More than 30,000 school kids will be on U of M campus this week to learn about science
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University of Minnesota students may still be on winter break, but campus will be buzzing this week with more than 30,000 school kids learning about how science can be fun and interesting.
Researchers steer the flow of electrical current with spinning light
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In new research, scientists at the University of Minnesota used a first-of-its-kind device to demonstrate a way to control the direction of electrical current generated by light, called photocurrent, without deploying an electric voltage.
CSE students win BizPitch student entrepreneur competition
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College of Science and Engineering students Stephen Mylabathula and Furqan Syed won first place in the University of Minnesota annual BizPitch student entrepreneur competition with their invention to help wheelchair users, earning $1,000 to support their entrepreneurial idea.
CSE grad students win Dow sustainability competition with energy-collecting windows
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A project by CSE graduate students to advance low-cost solar concentrating windows won the 2017 Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge Award $10,000 grand prize.
U of M students present largest robot show in Twin Cities
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More than 200 robots built by engineering students are on display at the 2017 University of Minnesota Robot Show. The event is free and open to the public.
Researchers 3D print lifelike artificial organ models
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A team of researchers led by the University of Minnesota has 3D printed lifelike artificial organ models that can be used for practice surgeries to improve surgical outcomes in thousands of patients worldwide.
3M invests $26 million in the next generation of science and business talent
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3M and the University of Minnesota announced a major investment by 3M to benefit the next generation of scientists, engineers, and business leaders. The College of Science and Engineering will receive $3.6 million between 2017-2023 for scholarships, K-12 outreach and student programs support,
Researchers develop graphene nano ‘tweezers’ that can grab individual biomolecules
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Researchers from the University of Minnesota have developed tiny electronic “tweezers” that can grab biomolecules floating in water with incredible efficiency. The discovery could lead to revolutionary handheld disease diagnostic system.