It matters because if one common type spreads northward, it means significantly greater releases of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, according to scientists’ projections, climate ...

Crop scouts in the 4-H plant science program get competitive, with world-class mentors to make the learning stick.

University of Minnesota Extension helps fruit and vegetable producers prevent illness through training in good agricultural practices.

Dental hygiene is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. As the field expands, so does the understanding of the critical role oral health plays in full body health — with dental ...

New research from the University of Minnesota shows that stress caused by negative interactions with police can increase epigenetic age, which is a biological indicator that can differ from ...

University’s AI Institute is a leader in climate-smart agriculture and forestry. One of the defining societal issues today — and going forward — is how to slow down or stop climate change, and a new ...

On the first Sunday of November each year in the United States, clocks “fall back” one hour with the end of daylight saving time and usher in the shorter, darker days of the winter months. This ...

With a major for every interest and faculty ready to inspire your thinking, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is your opportunity to move beyond what you know. And to discover what you don’t.

Metformin, a diabetes drug, is one of the most commonly detected drugs in waters worldwide. One way to rid waters of a ...

Results from a decades-long field study in Minnesota reveal the dangerous impact of rising carbon dioxide and nitrogen pollution on grassland biodiversity. Though it’s well documented that nitrogen ...