New approach could transform semiconductor tech
Recent research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln may help future engineers of digital components get two (or more) for the space of one.
View ArticleOne billion suns: World's brightest laser sparks new behavior in light
Physicists from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are seeing an everyday phenomenon in a new light.
View ArticleWhy strength depends on more than muscle
A recent study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has given new meaning to the concept of brain power by suggesting that physical strength might stem as much from exercising the nervous system as...
View ArticleWhy a single nuke's impact shouldn't only be measured in megatons
As the notion of nuclear hostilities leaps from its old, Cold War perch into modern debate, new calculations by University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers show that even a limited nuclear strike could...
View ArticleTeam reaches milestone in effort to treat bone disorders
A recent study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska Medical Center has reported progress toward the bioengineering of cartilage that could help treat disorders known to...
View ArticlePhysicist points way to controlling elasticity with magnetism
If Plastic Man, Elastigirl or Mr. Fantastic ever encounter Magneto, they'd better hope the iconic X-Men figure hasn't read the latest research from Christian Binek.
View ArticleMetal-free nanoparticle could expand MRI use, tumor detection
What do newborns and people with kidney problems have in common?
View ArticleHow acoustics can be an early warning system for bridges
Jinying Zhu's emerging technology is on the ball, off the chain and poised to make bridges safe by sound.
View ArticleStudy shows probiotics can prevent sepsis in infants
A research team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health has determined that a special mixture of good bacteria in the body reduced the incidence of sepsis in infants in...
View ArticleStudy finds obesity may outweigh meat consumption as driver of inflammation
Red and processed meat – considered prime suspects in disease-related inflammation – might actually be aiding and abetting another culprit, says a recent study led by a University of Nebraska-Lincoln...
View ArticleTechnique could aid mass production of biodegradable plastic
Introducing a simple step to the production of plant-derived, biodegradable plastic could improve its properties while overcoming obstacles to manufacturing it commercially, says new research from the...
View ArticleFly away home? Ice age may have clipped bird migration
The onset of the last ice age may have forced some bird species to abandon their northerly migrations for thousands of years, says new research led by a University of Nebraska-Lincoln ornithologist.
View ArticleClimate change affecting whooping cranes' migration patterns, study finds
Endangered whooping cranes are migrating earlier in the spring and later in the fall in association with higher average temperatures, according to a new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's...
View ArticleDiscovery offers clues to why Zika became more dangerous
University of Nebraska-Lincoln virologists have identified a Zika mutation that may help explain why the virus became more lethal during outbreaks that sickened tens of thousands of people in the...
View ArticleSmart bandage could promote better, faster healing
Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Harvard Medical School and MIT have designed a smart bandage that could eventually heal chronic wounds or battlefield injuries with every fiber of...
View ArticleNice ice, maybe: Study finds water-repelling surfaces ease ice removal
Water-repellent surfaces and coatings could make ice removal a literal breeze by forcing ice to grow up rather than just skate by, says a new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and several...
View ArticleNew graphene nano-ribbons lend sensors unprecedented sensitivity
Pinning DNA-sized ribbons of carbon to a gas sensor can boost its sensitivity far better than any other known carbon material, says a new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
View ArticleSparrow chicks can ID song from opening note
A new University of Nebraska-Lincoln study has shown that golden-crowned sparrow chicks can name their tune in just one note – even before knowing the song.
View ArticleStudy finds concussed brains take longer, must work harder to tackle memory...
It's clear what happens during a concussion: First, there's a violent collision that twists the brain inside of the skull. That sends the brain's neurons into chaos, often leaving the victim confused,...
View ArticleFour-in-one flu shot may mean lifelong protection against the flu
A vaccine combining centralized ancestral genes from four major influenza strains appears to provide broad protection against the dangerous ailment, according to new research by a team from the...
View ArticleNew amino acid may lead to progress on major maladies
It's open to different types, but it's ultimately seeking an exclusive relationship. It knows how to establish a strong bond, but when it does, it tends to develop an unhealthy attachment that can keep...
View ArticleBreakthrough research suggests potential treatment for autism, intellectual...
A breakthrough in finding the mechanism and a possible therapeutic fix for autism and intellectual disability has been made by a University of Nebraska Medical Center researcher and his team at the...
View ArticleMicroscopic membrane could fight gum disease
Periodontitis – an advanced form of gum disease that breaks down tissue and bones housing the teeth – affects more than 70 percent of adults aged 65 and older. Engineers have devised various ways to...
View ArticleSoil study lends clues to ancient climate
Research led by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Matt Joeckel of the Conservation and Survey Division, Nebraska's geological survey, is furthering understanding of environmental conditions on land...
View ArticleLeft-brained: Study suggests conservative Democrats don't compute for liberal...
Political partisans would like you to believe voters' heads will explode if faced with candidates crossing party lines on key policies - a Democrat who opposes abortion, say, or a Republican who...
View ArticleHow do atmospheric shifts affect soil-dwelling microbes?
Rising levels of carbon dioxide, ozone and other gases can affect crop growth. Microorganisms inside crops, on their roots or within nearby soil also influence crops by contributing nutrients, curbing...
View ArticleExpert offers overview of net neutrality debate
The internet is about to change dramatically. Unless it isn't.
View ArticleCould a cardboard principle boost vehicle safety?
Prior research has shown that even thin-walled tubing can effectively absorb energy, which makes it appealing to those who engineer vehicles and other structures that may endure crashes.
View ArticleNew technique eases production, customization of soft robotics
By helping rubber and plastic stick together under pressure, University of Nebraska-Lincoln chemists have simplified the production of small fluid-carrying channels that can drive movement in soft...
View ArticlePheasant project has potential to advance land management research
A new web-based application from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln will allow the state's wildlife managers to examine how virtually manipulating land cover in a region could affect pheasant...
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