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Wooded area of Baskett Forest

June 2, 2026

Mizzou helps Smithsonian map more than 200 years of nature’s progress

Scientists across the country are working together to uncover how ecosystems have transformed since Lewis and Clark’s historic expedition and what the changes mean for America today.

Carolyn Anderson posing in a lab.

May 18, 2026

A cancer-fighting breakthrough gets a boost as Mizzou automates production

Proof-of-concept study creates a blueprint for producing prostate cancer treatment more efficiently.

University and state leaders with shovels at groundbreaking.

May 14, 2026

Mizzou breaks ground on Radioisotope Science Center to strengthen nation’s supply of critical isotopes

The approximately 31,250-square-foot facility is a joint investment between the U.S. Department of Energy and the State of Missouri.

People gathered at ribbon cutting

May 8, 2026

University of Missouri unveils new Thompson Center building for world-class autism care

State-of-the-art building for the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment illustrates ongoing transformational support, opens doors to brighter futures for families.

Conceptual AI model training with interconnected nodes and holographic neural pathways, futuristic technology theme

May 7, 2026

Inspired by the brain, Mizzou researchers build smarter, more efficient computer hardware

A University of Missouri study shows that small material changes can boost brain-like computing, which could one day help make artificial intelligence more energy-efficient.

Noel Aloysius and Moussa Theodore Yatta

May 5, 2026

Less water, same taste: New approach helps growers produce sweet corn more efficiently

University of Missouri researchers find farmers can cut back on water without losing crop quality.

Beautiful bright small goldfish in round glass aquarium on table indoors.

April 28, 2026

From pet to pest: Invasive goldfish are reshaping freshwater ecosystems, researchers warn

A new study finds goldfish released into the wild can trigger rapid ecological collapse in lakes, threatening native species throughout the food web.

Researchers using the equipment in the Advanced Light Microscopy Core.

April 28, 2026

Mizzou advanced technology core facilities drive innovation and discovery

See how shared resources help faculty turn ideas into real-world solutions.

Kiho Lee posing in a lab.

April 22, 2026

Unlocking a sustainable way to edit chicken genes

A Mizzou researcher is working to create chickens that hatch useful medical proteins.

Researchers who study the flu posing.

April 22, 2026

At Mizzou’s influenza center, researchers are developing better flu treatments

The NextGen Center for Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases is expanding to advance studies on how the virus spreads — and how to stop it.

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