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University of Minnesota-led project releases 3-D elevation maps of Alaska for White House Arctic Initiative
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A team of researchers led by the University of Minnesota Polar Geospatial Center released the first-ever, publicly available set of high-resolution, three-dimensional topographic maps of the entire state of Alaska.
Monkeys in zoos have human gut bacteria
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A new study led by the University of Minnesota shows that monkeys in captivity lose much of their native gut bacteria diversity and their gut bacteria ends up resembling those of humans. The research gives insight into how diet and lifestyle may affect health.
Two U of M startups with ties to CSE named among nation’s “Best University Startups”
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Two University of Minnesota startups with ties to the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) have been named among the nation’s “Best University Startups 2016.”
University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute to host the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity
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On Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, the University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) will host an open meeting of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity. The University of Minnesota is one of just five locations where the Commission is hosting meetings.
NOvA shines new light on how neutrinos behave
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Scientists from the NOvA collaboration, including University of Minnesota researchers, have announced an exciting new result that could improve our understanding of the behavior of neutrinos.
2016 CSE at the Minnesota State Fair
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A variety of College of Science and Engineering exhibits will showcase the relevance of science, engineering, and mathematics to people’s everyday lives at this year’s Minnesota State Fair.
Count seals in Antarctica from the comfort of your couch
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Citizen science project uses satellite images to get first-ever, comprehensive count of Weddell seals. Counting seals will help scientists better protect and conserve the pristine Ross Sea and wildlife in the area.
U of M astronomers help citizen scientists discover rare galaxy cluster
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Two volunteer participants in an international crowdsourcing research project have discovered a rare galaxy cluster 1.2 billion light years away with help from astronomers at the University of Minnesota.
Engineering Professor Georgios Giannakis awarded prestigious McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Georgios Giannakis has been awarded a prestigious McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair by University President Eric Kaler.
University of Minnesota part of national crowdsourcing project to transcribe and decode U.S. Civil War telegrams
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The University of Minnesota is part of a national effort led by The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens to gain new insights into the U.S. Civil War with an innovative crowdsourcing project to transcribe and decipher a collection of nearly 16,000 Civil War telegrams