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The popularity of flavored vaping products among young people has been a growing concern in recent years. Many campaigns to reduce the popularity of these products include banning non-tobacco flavors. These campaigns often fail to take…

A recent survey conducted by the U of M’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)—in collaboration with the U’s Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP)—takes a closer look at Minnesotans’ perspectives on climate…

University of Minnesota researchers have discovered a new method to move objects using ultrasound waves. The research opens the door for using contactless manipulation in industries such as manufacturing and robotics, where devices…

With the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade, contraceptive use in the United States is on peoples’ minds more than ever. While there are 12 types of contraceptives readily available for women, there are only two for men — condoms and…

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota today announced the launch of a redesigned website featuring enhanced navigation to make it easier for visitors to access timely and important…

For the second year in a row, the University of Minnesota’s research enterprise exceeded $1 billion in competitively earned sponsored research awards.The University’s new Vice President for Research Shashank Priya will share this and…

Fully automated vehicles (AVs), or driverless cars, will be commonplace sooner than we may think. Right now, car makers and transportation network companies — also known as ridesharing companies — are steering AV development. Without…

To help increase the diversity of the pharmacy workforce and improve overall health outcomes for vulnerable populations, the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy has announced a grant of $750,000 over three years from The McKesson…

New research from the University of Minnesota shows that Black, Hispanic and Asian populations are significantly more likely to die of COVID-19, regardless of their vaccination status at the population level. The study, published in the…

The University of Minnesota is partnering with the State of Minnesota to inject $34.5 million into Minnesota’s early-stage, venture-backed businesses — a key step toward maintaining Minnesota’s position as one of the best states…