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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.

Early galaxies — or something else? Mizzou scientists uncover mysterious objects in the universe
Using data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, University of Missouri researchers identified 300 unusual early galaxy candidates.

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.

July 23, 2025
Researchers identify key survival strategy for soybeans during heat and drought
The University of Missouri study reveals that soybeans use a natural targeted cooling mechanism to protect reproduction under tough weather conditions.

July 1, 2025
Mizzou graduate student to study service dogs' health and well-being
Service dogs play an important role in helping people recover from serious health conditions — but their own well-being is often overlooked.

June 12, 2025
Tiny fossils, big discoveries: Researchers reveal new clues about early ocean life
University of Missouri study challenges assumptions about biodiversity near Earth’s first reef systems.

June 11, 2025
Looking in the digital mirror: Mizzou researchers introduce concept of ‘social self-comparison’
What happens when people look at their edited photos on social media and then compare those images to how they look in real life?

May 28, 2025
New AI tool reveals single-cell structure of chromosomes — in 3D
A breakthrough at the University of Missouri could help scientists better understand how genes work — and how certain types of cancer develop.

May 20, 2025
Cool science: Researchers craft tiny biological tools using frozen ethanol
The groundbreaking discovery by University of Missouri scientists could open new doors for other researchers working with delicate materials such as cell membranes.