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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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Cutline: Whooping cranes feast in a field near Kearney during their spring migration in 2016. The bird at right wears a green band, signaling he has been tagged and is being tracked by researchers in the United States.

Study: Climate change affecting whooping cranes' migration patterns

September 29, 2017

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The renovation of Behlen Laboratory includes an update to the exterior façade and a complete remodel of the top three floors. The redesigned space will be used to further national defense research at Nebraska.

Behlen remodel amps up Nebraska's defense research

September 28, 2017

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A chasmosaurus fossil on display at Morrill Hall. Visitors will learn more about paleontology at the National Fossil Day celebration Oct. 5.

Morrill Hall to celebrate Fossil Day on Oct. 5

September 28, 2017

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Sunday with a Scientist to explore Nebraska's unique animals

September 27, 2017

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(Back row, from left) Ebben Blake of Crete, Brandon McMiller of Omaha; (middle row, from left) Ilysah Blake of Crete, Grace Hessenthaler of Omaha; and (front row) Matthew Farritor of Lincoln participate in the Incredible Wearables engineering design challenge. Nebraska youth will join thousands of others around the world in the 10th annual 4-H National Youth Science Day challenge on Oct. 4.

Nebraska youth to explore wearable tech in STEM challenge

September 27, 2017

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Study confirms cosmic rays have extragalactic origins

September 21, 2017

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Canada warbler

Fly away home? Ice age may have clipped bird migration

September 20, 2017

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A timelapse compliation image of the North Loup River from the Platte Basin Timelapse project.

Platte Basin Timelapse project relocates to Center for Great Plains Studies

September 20, 2017

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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

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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.

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