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Poust's expertise helps confirm Nanotyrannus was distinct species from T. rex

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shley Poust, Curator- Vertebrate Paleontology for the University of Nebraska State Museum, stands behind a cast of the upper jaw of a Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the largest specimens known.

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Judy Wu-Smart, an entomologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has co-authored new research suggesting that a popular class of nicotine-based insecticides have substantial effects on honey bee colonies.

That stings: Study finds insecticide hurts queen bees' egg-laying abilities

September 9, 2016

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A University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team has earned a grant to create an online tool to help policymakers in making drought-related decisions.

Web tool will help officials make drought-related decisions

September 9, 2016

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Poll finds rural Nebraskans value their local schools

September 8, 2016

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Nebraska beef cattle producers are encouraged to begin preparing for the Jan. 1, 2017, implementation of the Veterinary Feed Directive regulations.

Nebraska cattle producers urged to prepare for new regulations

September 6, 2016

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Study in contrasts: System advances analysis of corn

September 1, 2016

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Nebraska LEAD 34 fellows pose with their hosts at the Pioneer-DuPont Agriculture and Nutrition Research Center near Bucharest, Romania.

Nebraska LEAD announces 2016-2018 fellows

August 31, 2016

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Calves are separated from the herd at the university's Agricultural Research and Development Center near Mead in 2014. A new study by UNL researchers shows that Nebraska's "livestock friendly" designation for counties has been beneficial.

Study shows benefits of 'livestock friendly' designation

August 29, 2016

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Attendees at Husker Harvest Days, Sept. 13-15 near Grand Island, can find the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Husker Red steel building at Lot 321 on the south side of the exhibit grounds.

Exhibits to focus on climate, 'Weather Ready Farms'

August 29, 2016

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Kathleen Ousey, executive director of Linked2Literacy, talks with graduate student Ben Bentzinger about the nonprofit's programs, which provide diverse books at no cost to children and families. Linked2Literacy is based in Lincoln, but works with organizations across Nebraska to increase access to books.

Students give back, gain experience through Volunteer Ambassadors program

December 5, 2025

Jenni Puchalla, development and ticketing services manager in Husker Athletics, prepares to donate during the We Give Blood Drive in Memorial Stadium on Nov. 14.

Today is last chance to help Huskers reclaim blood-drive title

December 5, 2025

Chao fulfills childhood dream through first responder service

December 5, 2025

Frankel-Russell earns Kudos for student-focused leadership

December 5, 2025

Sarah Frankel-Russell (front, right) received a Kudos Award during the Dec. 5 meeting of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.

Ryan Rothman | NU system