Research

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Aug. 15, 2025

Merging algorithms and the human element, Missouri School of Journalism researchers are revolutionizing news desert research

The Missouri School of Journalism has partnered with the MU Institute for Data Science and Informatics to develop an algorithmic approach that brings greater accuracy, depth and efficiency to the process of identifying news deserts.

John Driver.

Aug. 13, 2025

Flu fighters: Mizzou researchers getting a closer look at immune response to influenza  

Findings can help scientists develop better flu therapies, vaccines for pigs and humans.

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.

graphic showing mysterious objects in the universe

Aug. 12, 2025

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.

Rendering of buliding

Aug. 11, 2025

DOE, the State of Missouri and Mizzou collaborate to address strategic radioisotopes in short supply

A new grant from the Department of Energy’s Office of Isotope R&D and Production, within the Office of Science, will help establish the Radioisotope Science Center to advance research, production, processing and distribution of nationally strategic radioisotopes in limited supply.

Millie Mayo in a lab in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Aug. 11, 2025

Summer of discovery: Mizzou student gains hands-on research experience

Vet student Millie Mayo is studying heart failure as part of Mizzou’s Veterinary Research Scholars Program.

Hands over keyboard

Aug. 8, 2025

Is artificial intelligence a tool or an agent?

Mizzou researcher examines what drives people to use AI.

Red, purple and blue fireworks

Aug. 5, 2025

Photo gallery: July photos of the month

Mizzou photographer Abbie Lankitus shares her top picks.

Lightning strike

July 31, 2025

Mizzou researcher tackles hidden dangers of nighttime tornadoes

The new research focuses on the aftermath of tornado outbreaks that swept the Midwest earlier this year.

A conceptual graphic showing biochar being added to soil. Adobe Stock

July 30, 2025

Biochar improves soil health for cotton production, study confirms

Researchers believe the method could be modified for other crops such as corn and beans.

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