University of Minnesota
The relationship between rats and anxiety
Rats have brain cells that help them remember places to avoid after negative experiences.
Early detection of neurodegenerative diseases through new visual technique
Distinguishing infected samples with the naked eye will make testing more accessible and cost-effective.
A new technique to measure the expansion rate of the Universe
Their data provide insight into a longstanding debate in the field of astronomy.
Moving objects without touching them
A method that can move larger objects using the principles of metamaterial physics.
Most distant supermassive black hole devouring a star
Earlier this year, the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) was alerted after an unusual source of visible light had been detected...
Astronomers measured the size of a star that exploded more than 11 billion years ago
Red-supergiant supernova images reveal secrets of an earlier universe.
New microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases at home
The innovation opens the door for faster and more affordable at-home medical testing.
Mystery solved: How do soft liquid droplets erode hard surfaces?
The discovery could help engineers design better, more erosion-resistant materials.
Study revealed how robber flies balance between avoiding obstacles
These small predatory insects actually combine two navigation systems to steer themselves mid-flight.
A unique process for producing a light-matter mixture
The research could also have an impact on increasing efficiency of nanoscale chemical reactions.
Mind Control Robot: A robot that can be controlled by your thoughts
Controlling a Robot by Your Arms sounds like a Spielberg movie. But now, it has become a reality. Scientists from the University of Minnesota,...