Eyes Above: Twin Cities Scientists Unleash Satellite Sleuth to Expose Global Fossil Fumes
University of Minnesota researchers have developed a method to track global fossil fuel emissions from space, using a satellite-based instrument that measures ethane levels, as reported in Nature Communications.
University of Minnesota Study Reveals COVID-19's Impact on Brain Health, Links Virus to Cognitive Issues
A University of Minnesota study reveals COVID-19's impact on brain health, notably "brain fog" and fatigue in survivors, and identifies a neuroinflammatory response despite no virus in the brain.
Wright County Launches New "911 Address Verification" App to Optimize Emergency Response Times
Wright County's GIS department has launched the "911 Address Verification" app to help property owners confirm their address details for emergency responders, allowing reports of inaccuracies to improve response times.
University of Minnesota Champions Cosmic Conservation, Lunar Vault to Shield Earth's Biodiversity
Researchers propose a lunar biorepository for preserving biodiversity, using the moon's cold craters for cryopreservation without external power, complementing Earth-based conservation efforts.
Scott County, MN Urges Residents to Report Internet Coverage Gaps for Possible $652 Million Broadband Boost
Scott County, Minnesota residents and businesses are urged to review and report internet coverage errors within a 30-day FCC window, impacting potential funding from the $42 billion BEAD program aimed at expanding high-speed internet access.
University of Minnesota Study Links Land Use to Aggressive Tansy Invasion in the State
Researchers at the University of Minnesota published a study identifying land use as a key factor in the spread of invasive common tansy across Minnesota, suggesting that disturbed areas promote its colonization.












