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Christian Binek (second from right) is principal investigator of a new National Science Foundation-funded program exploring novel two-dimensional materials. Team members on the project are (from left) Xia Hong, professor of physics and astronomy; Abdelghani Laraoui, associate professor of mechanical and materials engineering; Peter Dowben, Charles Bessey Professor of physics and astronomy; and Kirill Belashchenko, professor of physics and astronomy.

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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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Steven Barlow's technology could help diagnose and treat nervous system conditions ranging from stroke and traumatic brain injury to Parkinson’s disease and autism.

System could help diagnose, treat brain injuries

August 23, 2016

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"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: August 2025

September 3, 2025

Kalan Walters stands in the crowd during the Chancellor's BBQ.

Walters enhances student experience through event coordination

September 3, 2025

Society & Culture

Husker fans (from left) Audrey Hutchinson, Brooklynne Costello and Kailee Eisma cheer during the first quarter of the Nebraska-UCLA game Nov. 2, 2024, at Memorial Stadium.

No re-entry policy, alcohol sales, Fan Fest among Husker athletic changes

September 2, 2025

Nix’s assist helps Big Ten partners elevate academics

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