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Craig Zuhlke, a research assistant professor, and Aaron Ediger, a graduate research assistant, watch as a laser modifies a small sample of metal. The research, led by Nebraska's Dennis Alexander, is modifying metal surfaces to mimic biological properties, including shark skin. The research is used primarily for defense and industrial purposes.

Alexander taps lasers to mimic shark skin, other natural surfaces

July 27, 2018

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Benson's wildlife research kicks off Faculty 101 podcast

July 27, 2018

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Microbiology student Chloe Buzz is featured in the 2016-17 Research Report from Nebraska.

Nebraska partners to fight antimicrobial resistance

July 26, 2018

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Tyrell Williams, a senior biological systems engineering major from Colorado Springs, Colorado, watches as a 3D-Biolplotter prints a structure using silicone. The bio-printer will soon be joined by a second in labs led by Nebraska's Ali Tamayol.

3-D printers may reshape recoveries for shark bite victims

July 25, 2018

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Team shatters theoretical limit on bio-hydrogen production

July 25, 2018

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Human divers have little difficulty keeping up with gentle whale sharks during an occasional encounter. However, millions of years of evolution have shaped sharks and dolphins into ideal forms for moving quickly through water. Humans present a hybrid form that — while slower in the water — offers a versatility to move from water to land.

Could we engineer humans to swim as fast as sharks?

July 24, 2018

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Researchers net crucial estimate of white shark survival

July 23, 2018

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NU among world’s top 100 for U.S. patents

July 13, 2018

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Middle school students learn about water science during a STEM camp, sponsored by the northeast Nebraska education compact, at Northeast Community College.

Northeast Nebraska education compact expands outreach to students

June 25, 2025

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Kelly Coleman stands in her office in Louise Pound Hall, where she works in Services for Students with Disabilities.

Coleman builds individual connections to provide equal access to students

June 25, 2025

Irina Filina, associate professor of earth and atmospheric sciences, gestures to a graphic of Iceland showing the locations of several volcanoes she wants to visit with students on an upcoming trip.

Filina earns Fulbright to conduct research on proposed Icelandia

June 24, 2025

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6,700-plus Huskers named to Deans’ List for spring 2025

June 27, 2025

Ayana Robbins, a sophomore graphic design major from Omaha, works on her tablet near the Meier Commons greenspace on May 8.

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