Crop scouts in the 4-H plant science program get competitive, with world-class mentors to make the learning stick.

As we age, mobility and strength are critical for independence and quality of life. However, some older adults struggle to get regular exercise — the National Council on Aging reports that only 23% of ...

Metformin, a diabetes drug, is one of the most commonly detected drugs in waters worldwide. One way to rid waters of a ...

University Public Relations tells the stories of the contributions the University of Minnesota makes to our state and world. We help to connect journalists to our experts and thought leaders, and we ...

Access to job opportunities declined in large U.S. cities as economic and transportation conditions have continued to evolve in the COVID era, according to new research from the Accessibility ...

Results from a decades-long field study in Minnesota reveal the dangerous impact of rising carbon dioxide and nitrogen pollution on grassland biodiversity. Though it’s well documented that nitrogen ...

An important tool created to guide the development of vaccines against multiple potentially deadly Coronaviruses is being expanded. The roadmap—developed with guidance from over 50 scientific leaders ...

Since the state’s formative days more than 170 years ago, it has partnered with the University of Minnesota to provide Minnesotans the benefits of world-class education, cutting-edge research and ...

Soon Li Teh, an assistant professor of grape breeding and enology, evaluating a grape seedling at the U of M’s Horticultural Research Center in Chaska, Minnesota. MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (10/10/2024) — ...

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 ...