It matters because if one common type spreads northward, it means significantly greater releases of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Unfortunately, according to scientists’ projections, climate ...

University of Minnesota Extension helps fruit and vegetable producers prevent illness through training in good agricultural practices.

Dental hygiene is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. As the field expands, so does the understanding of the critical role oral health plays in full body health — with dental ...

New research from the University of Minnesota shows that stress caused by negative interactions with police can increase epigenetic age, which is a biological indicator that can differ from ...

University’s AI Institute is a leader in climate-smart agriculture and forestry. One of the defining societal issues today — and going forward — is how to slow down or stop climate change, and a new ...

Crop scouts in the 4-H plant science program get competitive, with world-class mentors to make the learning stick.

Results from a decades-long field study in Minnesota reveal the dangerous impact of rising carbon dioxide and nitrogen pollution on grassland biodiversity. Though it’s well documented that nitrogen ...

More than 10 years ago, scientists treated a remote experimental lake with the synthetic estrogen used in birth control: The hormone all but wiped out the fathead minnows, a major food source for lake ...

Access to job opportunities declined in large U.S. cities as economic and transportation conditions have continued to evolve in the COVID era, according to new research from the Accessibility ...

As we age, mobility and strength are critical for independence and quality of life. However, some older adults struggle to get regular exercise — the National Council on Aging reports that only 23% of ...