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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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Sunday with a Scientist to celebrate Archaeology Month

September 12, 2016

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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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Entomology Professor Fred Baxendale introduces Vinnie the vinegaroon to a BugFest guest in 2015.

BugFest set for Sept. 11

September 2, 2016

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The UNL Department of Physics and Astronomy will host an open house from 8 to 11 p.m. April 15 at Behlen Observatory, southeast of Mead.

Behlen open house to feature star gazing, science demos

September 1, 2016

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Study in contrasts: System advances analysis of corn

September 1, 2016

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James Takacs (left) and Concetta DiRusso.

University earns $11.3M NIH grant to study biomolecular communication

August 30, 2016

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NSF grant to support next-gen underground sensors

August 26, 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.

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