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A feast for eyes and intellect

Let your imagination soar as you discover the treasure trove of open-air artworks gracing the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Visitors to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus are ...
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Students study abroad to explore the world and expand perspectives

College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences students traveled to Central America and the Bahamas.
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How powerboats impact lakes below the surface

Large surface waves produced by powerboats are a mainstay for recreational watersports. A new study from the University of Minnesota shows that beneath the surface, factors such as propeller thrust ...
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CIDRAP launches Vaccine Integrity Project

The University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) is launching an initiative dedicated to safeguarding vaccine use in the U.S. The Vaccine Integrity Project and ...
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First hormone-free male birth control pill clears another milestone

While the FDA has approved over 20 different categories of contraceptives, only two are available for men to prevent pregnancy in their partners — condoms and vasectomies. 25% of women who use ...
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Ties between physical activity and longevity

On average, Americans walk 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day. Could adding to that step count lead to a longer life? According to a new study by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, physical ...
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University of Minnesota and Essentia Health share bold new vision for healthcare in Minnesota

This bold proposal charts a course that fits the nonprofit mission of Essentia and the land-grant mission of the University to best serve all Minnesotans. Dr. Ed Anderson (pictured here) is Chief ...
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University of Minnesota Statement - Oct. 21, 2024

Protesters assembled on the lawn in front of Coffman Memorial Union starting around 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. Shortly before 4 p.m., a group of these individuals quickly moved north, up the ...
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Food delivery robots are rolling around the University of Minnesota

Today, University of Minnesota Twin Cities community members will see food delivery robots — powered by Starship Technologies — rolling around campus. They are part of the first University-run food ...
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U of M’s Tech Comm sets record startups, launches new initiative to grow impact

Recent UMN startup Objective Biotechnology constructed a robot (left, credit: Andrew Alegria, University of Minnesota) that that uses machine learning to automate a complicated microinjection process ...
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Rural hospitals may be more vulnerable to ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks in the health care sector have more than doubled in the past five years. Among providers, hospitals experience the highest rate of operational disturbances including restricted ...