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Wait and seed
We humans have a strong urge to reproduce, but if the environment steers us into putting off having children, we may be rewarded with both longer life and a bigger genetic footprint in future generations.
Danger zones
University of Minnesota researchers have launched a new national service using their research to pinpoint driving "hot spots" across the U.S. Drivers can now easily find the most dangerous and safest roads in their neighborhood.
Public good 101
Each spring, the U recognizes the importance of teaching by honoring faculty members who make the crucial connections that help students reach their potential. Sally Kenney, director of the Humphrey Institute's Center on Women and Public Policy, is one of them.
Astronomical odds
What school would admit a student to part-time doctoral study in a rigorous field like astrophysics, especially if she had spent 12 years out of academia and had two kids in diapers? The U did, and has never regretted it.
Ever greener
The University's Twin Cities campus often evokes remarks about how beautiful it is. But the campus is greening in other ways, too, thanks to recyclers, groundskeepers, and about 100 students.
A new lens on Alzheimer's
My Father's Bookshelf examines the life of a man suffering from Alzheimer's and the collective response to the disease from his family and society. The production was aided by expertise from the University of Minnesota.
