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Nebraska research hydrologist Joe Szilagyi has shown that precipitation has decreased in the most heavily irrigated regions of Nebraska, a finding that could have worldwide water-conservation implications if substantiated by further research.

Research shows large-scale irrigation reduces local precipitation

February 27, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

"The competitive position of Nebraska exporters in agriculture and manufacturing improves as the dollar falls," says Eric Thompson, an economist and director of the Bureau of Business Research at Nebraska.

Declining dollar helps boost Nebraska economic outlook

February 21, 2018

The inaugural CME Group Foundation Symposium is noon to 6 p.m. March 13 at the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center.

Symposium to highlight issues of international trade in Nebraska

February 21, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

Richard K. Sutton

Sutton to deliver talk on how Nebraskans view landscape

February 21, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

"Winnebago Camp" by Henry Payer

Henry Payer is Great Plains Art Museum's 2018 artist-in-residence

February 20, 2018

Jay Storz stands on the Tibetan Plateau, more than 15,000 feet above sea level. Storz and his colleagues have shown that many high-altitude bird species underwent different mutations to develop the same adaptation: hemoglobin better at capturing and distributing scarce oxygen.

Study: High-altitude birds evolve similar traits via different mutations

February 19, 2018

Science & Technology

Director and screenwriter Alexander Payne shoots a photo of the audience during the 58th international Thessaloniki Film Festival on Nov. 7, 2017. Payne will be Nebraska's undergraduate commencement speaker on May 5.

Oscar-winning filmmaker Payne to address May graduates

February 14, 2018

Climate change is expected to reduce the nesting space of the sharp-tailed grouse, according to a recent study by researchers at Nebraska.

Higher temperatures likely to affect sharp-tailed grouse, study finds

February 13, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Behlen Observatory

Behlen Observatory to host 'Hunting Orion' Feb. 23

February 13, 2018

Science & Technology

Nina Tandon

EpiBone CEO and co-founder to speak at Nebraska

February 12, 2018

Science & Technology

"Jersey Boys"

Complimentary 'Jersey Boys' tickets available to Kearney ticketholders

February 8, 2018

Strive to Thrive Lincoln seeks grant applications from nonprofits

February 7, 2018

Study: Material gradients could strengthen polymer components

February 6, 2018

Science & Technology

Nebraska Cover Crop Conference set for Feb. 15

February 6, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

Fall color is in the air at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's City Campus.

5,100-plus named to Deans' List/honor roll for fall 2017

February 5, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Society & Culture

January surveys: Consumer, business confidence improve in Nebraska

February 2, 2018

Dean Kathy Farrell and Nebraska philanthropist Rhonda Seacrest

Philanthropist helps business students learn to give

February 1, 2018

Economist website graphic

Survey of European economists finds sizable gender gaps in opinions

February 1, 2018

Society & Culture

Misty Copeland will perform the title role in Igor Stravinsky's "Firebird" Feb. 16, 2018, at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.

American Ballet, St. Louis Symphony team up for Lied shows

February 1, 2018

Detail of "Ancestors 1" by Jason Pollen

'Ancestors/Descendants' explores world of child's play

February 1, 2018