Skip to main content

Science & Technology

Husker researchers studying fungus that could be melanin resource

Read more

Erin Carr, a postdoctoral researcher, displays a petri dish containing Exophiala viscosa, a novel fungus she isolated, characterized and genome sequenced. The dark brown, iridescent colonies are surrounded by a shadowy halo of secreted melanin, highlighting the organism’s striking pigmentation and potential for biotechnological applications.

Recent News

A female dark fishing spider (left) and its male counterpart, which sacrifices itself as a food source immediately after mating. A new study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Gonzaga University has found that this cannibalism can benefit the male's offspring.

Ultimate sacrifice: Spider's post-sex cannibalism aids offspring

October 6, 2016

Science & Technology

Undergrad work put alumna on 'genius' award path

October 5, 2016

Science & Technology

Judy Walker (left) discusses a math question with doctoral students Erica Miller (center) and Allison Beemer. Walker leads a new National Science Foundation-funded project to increase the number of women in mathematics, especially at the doctoral level.

Project aims to boost women in math grad programs

October 4, 2016

Society & Culture

Science & Technology

Engineers start small to find greener, cheaper concrete mixes

October 3, 2016

Science & Technology

Sunday with a Scientist to explore predators

October 3, 2016

Science & Technology

A chasmosaurus is on display at Morrill Hall. Visitors will be able to learn about paleontology at a National Fossil Day celebration Oct. 6 at the museum.

Morrill Hall to host Fossil Day celebration Oct. 6

September 29, 2016

Science & Technology

PRL Image

Heart of the matter: Physicists record movement of atomic nuclei

September 27, 2016

Science & Technology

Nebraska Innovation Campus

Science advocate to present Heuermann Lecture

September 27, 2016

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Erin Carr, a postdoctoral researcher, displays a petri dish containing Exophiala viscosa, a novel fungus she isolated, characterized and genome sequenced. The dark brown, iridescent colonies are surrounded by a shadowy halo of secreted melanin, highlighting the organism’s striking pigmentation and potential for biotechnological applications.

Husker researchers studying fungus that could be melanin resource

July 7, 2025

Agriculture & Environment

Science & Technology

Society & Culture

Meyer nursing Nebraska critters back to health

July 7, 2025

Agriculture & Environment

Michelle Paxton (left), director of the Nebraska Children's Justice and Legal Advocacy Center and assistant professor of law, and Carmella Perkins, then a third-year law student, interact with a young boy during a courtroom simulation in August 2024.

New center will address rural attorney shortage, support Nebraska children

July 1, 2025

Nebraska Extension program helping hundreds build healthier futures

July 7, 2025

Zahraa Rida holds up cup measurements, which she used to demonstrate the amount of fruits, vegetables, grains and proteins are healthy to eat in a balanced diet.

Liz McCue | University Communication and Marketing