Boys Town Breaks Ground on Transformational Expansion
With the turn of a shovel, Boys Town ushered in a bold new chapter for Boys Town National Research Hospital. “The expansion builds on [...]
Nebraska-led team explores using bacteria to power artificial intelligence
In just a few short years, artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved from a futuristic computing concept to a major part of everyday life. As [...]
Nebraska Mental Health & Substance Use Research Study
After a year of research, the results of the Nebraska Mental Health & Substance Use Research Study are now available. The results were initially made [...]
UNK faculty contribute to national security through National Strategic Research Institute
For faculty members at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, supporting national defense doesn’t always mean wearing a uniform. In classrooms, labs and research [...]
My North Star: Tragedy blazes trail for career fighting cancer
Joann Sweasy, PhD, was 9 when she decided to cure cancer. Before that, she and her younger cousin spent hours dancing and playing games [...]
NIH grants Coffin $1.3 million grant to study medicine-induced hearing loss
Coffin and her team of student researchers. How does an intended marine biologist who wanted to chase sharks end up as a [...]
Woman in STEM: Heather Jensen-Smith
Nebraska Women in STEM Talked to UNMC's Dr. Heather Jensen-Smith about overcoming career obstacles and thriving through collaborative research. When you ask Dr. Heather Jensen-Smith [...]
This Boot Could Help Soldiers Heal Faster and Stay in the Fight
UNO researchers are reinventing combat footwear with the “FlyBand ExoBoot” designed to prevent ankle injuries and speed recovery. Ankle sprains keep U.S. military service [...]
Radon and Young Brains: Researching the Risks
You may know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer worldwide. But could it also affect how children’s brains develop, especially [...]
UNMC researchers unveil ‘smart bandage’ that heals wounds faster
It's called a smart bandage. Researchers at UNMC say it can heal wounds three times faster than a traditional bandage. The innovation is in [...]