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Khorchani helping solve equation for better farming

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Makki Khorchani uses data from eddy covariance towers to compare different ways of managing agricultural land. The towers measure greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, water and nitrous oxide.

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Research Roundup | Oct. 6

October 6, 2023

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Jessica Petersen (center), associate professor of animal science, and graduate students Mackenzie Batt (left) and Lauren Seier (right) are part of a five-person Husker team whose research can expand the range of genetic tools used by breeders to boost cattle growth efficiency.

Husker team to ID genetic tools to boost cattle growth efficiency

September 21, 2023

Agriculture & Environment

Two Wahoo Public Schools students join Josh Synder, director of learning for the school district, and Sarah Buckley, sustainable landscape coordinator for the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, in planting trees on the grounds of Wahoo High School.

Nebraska Statewide Arboretum receives $10M to boost urban trees

September 20, 2023

Agriculture & Environment

A helicopter carries a large loop of wire whose electromagnetic signaling enables extensive imagery of subsurface conditions and the creation of a 3D geological model.

California turns to Nebraska know-how on aquifer analysis, groundwater management

September 19, 2023

Agriculture & Environment

Shoppers look through T-shirts at a sidewalk sale in downtown McCook.

Poll: Rural Nebraskans are increasingly pessimistic about present, future

September 18, 2023

Agriculture & Environment

Jansen discusses farmland valuations with RFD-TV

September 18, 2023

Agriculture & Environment

Professor Shudipto Dishari is synthesizing new polymers targeting to make the ions move faster at polymer-catalyst interface and improve energy efficiency of energy conversion and storage device. NSF CAREER Award will help her continue this effort. March 15, 2018. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.

Nebraska researchers converting plant wastes into antimicrobial agents

September 13, 2023

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Brooklynn Hunke, a freshman from Gretna, Nebraska, talks with Misora Okuoka, a sophomore from Japan. The university’s latest census shows a 3.6% increase in first-time freshmen from Nebraska.

Student body grows in total Nebraskans, first-time Huskers, diversity

September 6, 2023

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Society & Culture

The Raikes School Design Studio team works on creating the AI program for The Buckle, a Nebraska-based clothign retailer. The team includes (clockwise from top left) Radhika Damle, Victoria Chin, Ealynn Hsu and Katie Henrriquez.

Raikes School team gives AI a fashion-forward makeover

April 23, 2025

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A close-up of a University of Nebraska College of Law graduate from behind. He is wearing a purple tam with a purple tassel. From the tassel hangs a red, square pendant with the Nebraska block N and the words "College of Law."

College of Law commencement ceremony is May 3

April 23, 2025

Forty-five students — all new strengths coaches in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Clifton Strengths Institute — sit on an outdoor staircase.

Nebraska's Clifton Strengths Institute selects 47 new coaches

April 23, 2025

Yang previews chemical recycling innovation for textiles

April 24, 2025

different colored sweaters encompass a recycling sign.