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Susie Dai looking at algae in her lab.

Feb. 2, 2026

Lab-grown algae removes microplastics from water

Professor Susie Dai has engineered special algae to remove and reuse harmful microplastics from wastewater.

Two scientists with sample

Dec. 16, 2025

Turning waste into wealth: Mizzou researchers target Missouri mines for critical materials

A $2.8 million U.S. Department of Energy award is powering the development of breakthrough extraction technology.

a computer chip

Oct. 13, 2025

New AI-powered method helps protect global chip supply chains from cyber threats

University of Missouri researchers use artificial intelligence to detect hidden hardware trojans through a method that’s 97% accurate.

Two researchers posing in a lab with a sensor.

Sep. 3, 2025

Mizzou at the forefront of using hydrogen energy safely

A new super-sensitive sensor created at Mizzou can quickly detect hydrogen gas, helping prevent accidents and protect the environment.

Tree cells under a microscope

Aug. 18, 2025

Poplar tree discovery could help shape the future of energy and biomaterials

The University of Missouri-led study uncovers how a variation in a natural substance called lignin supports natural environmental adaptation and improved bioenergy production.

Fengkai Tian with his drone.

Aug. 12, 2025

Drones can more efficiently measure the health of corn plants, study finds

Mizzou researchers are getting a drone’s-eye view of corn stalks to help farmers better manage their crops through precision agriculture.

A person in a lab

July 29, 2025

Mizzou researchers shine UV light on the future of computer chips

A recent study from the University of Missouri could help scientists and engineers build faster, cheaper and more eco-friendly electronics.

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