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Today's News Thursday May 24, 2012

May 24, 2012

In Today's News U of M develops World's 1st carbon neutral high speed locomotive and learn more about the University of Minnesota, Crookston's new chancellor. Learn more >

Preparing your dogs for tick season

May 23, 2012

As warm spring and summer temperatures begin to lure us outside, increased outdoor exposure is leaving both man and his best friend more susceptible to ticks and the diseases they bring with them. A U of M expert discusses ways to prepare your dog for tick season. Learn more >

Today's News: Wednesday, May 23, 2012

May 23, 2012

In Today's News a Carlson Professor talks about job cuts in General Mills and Medtronic and read talking points from Dessa's commencement speech for the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts. Learn more >

Today's News: Tuesday, May 22, 2012

May 22, 2012

In today's news, the U of M's Jon Foley explains how we can feed the planet without destroying it and the University of Minnesota, Crookston names Fred Wood as chancellor. Learn more >

As dementia rates rise in U.S., U of M expert discusses impact of stress on caregivers

May 22, 2012

As the baby boomer generation begins to age, the U.S. is beginning to see a rise in the number of people being diagnosed with dementia. For many persons with dementia, the main source of long-term care is not a nursing home or an in-home health aide, but family members. Learn more >

Sustainable Rail International, University of Minnesota Announce Coalition to Develop the World's Cleanest Passenger Locomotive

May 22, 2012

Plans to create the world’s first carbon-neutral higher-speed locomotive were announced today by the Coalition for Sustainable Rail (CSR), a collaboration of the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment (IonE) and the nonprofit Sustainable Rail International (SRI). Learn more >

Clean energy from CO2?

May 22, 2012

Carbon dioxide could help reduce its own atmospheric level and also supply electricity, a University-invented technology suggests. Learn more >

Former Acara Students to Launch Social Venture in India

May 21, 2012

A University of Minnesota student project aimed at boosting local economies in India has acquired funding to launch a for-profit social venture, MyRain LLC, that will offer efficient drip irrigation systems to rural farmers in developing countries. Learn more >