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Scientists to use superpowers of AI and innovative synthesis to develop new, stronger magnets
America 250 documentary highlights how access to higher education fuels progress
Training gains momentum as senior nutrition workforce faces growing demand
From Geraldton to the moon: 2026 RWA National Finalist Angela Teale leading regional space innovation
Research in space yields clues to treating muscle loss back on Earth
Cotton’s roots trace to Yucatan Peninsula, where wild gene pool runs deepest
Integrating ‘citizen science’ with experimental data helps uncover how plants adapt
Cameras and sensors bringing digital-farm transformation to hog barns
Helping Iowa companies build new skills and capabilities through custom education
America’s Last-mile Delivery Divide
New Study Aims To Map How Menopause Shapes Aging Brain
Third-generation Cyclone blends legacy, research and leadership
‘Atomic snapshots’ of proofreading enzyme could lead to better COVID-19 drugs
Innovation At Work: 2026 By Numbers
Researchers find when retailers wait to reveal prices, shoppers fill in the blanks
For crop breeders, growth curves built on drone data reveal timing and duration of genetic effects
For Autonomous Robots, Not All Rules Are Equal
‘Lab-on-a-drone’ tests remote farm waterways for nitrate levels
Helping Iowans Adopt Innovation
Link between pollinators and diverse landscapes is a two-way street
New training program to target shortage of tax preparers with ag expertise
Digging deeper on how tillage methods affect soil health, yield
Micro-credential course teaches K-12 educators critical AI literacy skills
Micro-credential course teaches K-12 educators critical AI skills
Building career skills with high-impact practices to get boost from gamification
Science association honors Iowa State researcher for studies of criminal behavior
Recycling plants’ plastic-cleaning process may pose water contamination risks
Revitalization Of Iconic Lake LaVerne Set To Begin
Why cloud service outages ripple across the internet – and the economy
When Populist Rhetoric is High, Entrepreneurs Are More Likely to Dodge Taxes
Tired Minds, Unreliable Evidence
Iowa State’s impact on state economy grows to $6 billion
Science Briefing: High magnetic fields reveal atom-level structures of drugs, materials
When ICE sweeps a community, public health pays a price – and recovery will likely take years
New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it
Endowed athletic director position honors Jamie and Ellen Pollards’ service and leadership
NASA selects UW-led STRIVE and EDGE teams for satellite missions
Soy-based pavement technology replaces, renews 24 miles of rural Iowa roadways
‘Inoculation’ helps people spot political deepfakes, study finds
Iowa State choirs join Tuskegee Golden Voices for musical tribute to George Washington Carver
Will Google be third time lucky with new, AI-powered smart glasses?
Renewable materials build low-cost batteries to store wind energy
Are We Giving AI Pulse Through Language?
Nevaeh Belgrave: Leading With Purpose And Gratitude
IperionX and Carver Pump to Accelerate Critical Component Production for U.S. Navy Ships
The race to mine the Moon is on – and it urgently needs some clear international rules
Receptors in mammary glands make livestock and humans inviting hosts for avian flu
CCE helps upstate county create a village to support teens