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A tractor pulls the test car (yellow) and an additional tractor for weight as it rounds the test track on east campus. The University of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (NTTL) is the officially designated tractor testing station for the United States. It has operated for more than 100 years. East Campus.

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Human divers have little difficulty keeping up with gentle whale sharks during an occasional encounter. However, millions of years of evolution have shaped sharks and dolphins into ideal forms for moving quickly through water. Humans present a hybrid form that — while slower in the water — offers a versatility to move from water to land.

Could we engineer humans to swim as fast as sharks?

July 24, 2018

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Researchers net crucial estimate of white shark survival

July 23, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

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NU among world’s top 100 for U.S. patents

July 13, 2018

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Smallest-ever magnetic vortexes mark step toward new digital memory

July 12, 2018

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Rezaul Mahmood (left), co-leader of the GRAINEX project, talks with a student and co-leader Eric Rappin (right) of Western Kentucky University.

Husker-led research team to examine irrigation's role in precipitation

July 11, 2018

Agriculture & Environment

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Jeffrey Stevens (pictured) and Elise Thayer of the university's Adaptive Decision Making Lab will speak July 22 during Sunday with a Scientist at Morrill Hall.

Sunday with a Scientist to focus on animal behavior, archaeology

July 11, 2018

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Good under stress: Versatile nanomaterial adds to its résumé

July 10, 2018

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How can a smart bandage detect and fight infection?

July 9, 2018

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Fans watch as the Nebraska volleyball team competes against Florida A&M in the first round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. The moment reflects the shared experiences and community connections that are part of the university’s story as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.

America 250 series to highlight Nebraska’s national impacts

July 1, 2026

"In the News" in front of a smartphone, with about 40 images of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's campuses behind.

Nebraska in the national news: June 2026

July 1, 2026

Three headshots for finalists who seek to lead University Communication and Marketing. They are (from left) Chuck Steenburgh, Jeff Sheldon and Scott Silversten.

Finalists announced for chief communication and marketing officer role

July 1, 2026

Material Nation: Exhibition explores America’s history through quilts

July 1, 2026

Jessie Reed, left, and Theo Brown place the quilt “United States Map (Happy Birthday Clarale)” by Clinton R. Hamilton onto a table inside the International Quilt Museum’s photo room. June 17, 2026.

Jordan Opp | University Communication and Marketing