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UK researchers track emerging pathogens at arctic bird gathering

Sep 25, 2026, 7:24 AM

A team of UK researchers is collaborating with Alaska Native communities to study how diseases spread and evolve in annual gatherings of migratory birds before they reach human populations.

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UK selected to help advance DOE ‘Mine of the Future’ initiative

Sep 11, 2026, 7:19 AM

UK researchers will help advance the DOE's Mine of the Future initiative, developing safer, smarter mining technologies and AI-driven systems.

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UK aerospace engineering researcher earns NASA Early Career Faculty Award

Sep 9, 2026, 7:23 AM

Dan Fries has received a NASA Early Career Faculty Award to develop technology that will improve scientists’ understanding of atmospheric entry.

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The Bill Gatton Foundation 2026 Grand Challenges announced to advance Kentucky

Aug 28, 2026, 7:29 AM

Six projects have been selected as The Bill Gatton Foundation 2026 Grand Challenges.

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UK symposium brings national researchers together to advance the future of the bioeconomy

Aug 11, 2026, 10:15 AM

The annual S1075 Symposium highlighted collaborative research, student engagement and new partnerships advancing the nation's growing bioeconomy.

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6 UK researchers selected for historic DOE ‘Genesis Mission’

Jul 22, 2026, 12:55 PM

Six UK researchers have been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s historic Genesis Mission, leading and supporting projects that use artificial intelligence to advance power-grid resilience, semiconductor design and scientific discovery.

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UK researcher developing robot to grow healthier tomatoes

Jul 17, 2026, 7:11 AM

Biyun Xie is developing an autonomous robotic system that could transform how greenhouse-grown tomatoes are monitored and evaluated.

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The day the Herculaneum scrolls began speaking again

Jun 25, 2026, 8:15 AM

For more than 2,000 years, wisdom from the only library to survive from ancient times remained locked away. Until now.

Scott Berry: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A

Jun 25, 2026, 8:10 AM

Scott Berry, an associate professor in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor at UK.

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‘World of Coal Ash’ cements UK CAER as global leader

Jun 25, 2026, 7:44 AM

Discover how the World of Coal Ash conference positions UK’s Center for Applied Energy Research as a global leader in coal ash research, innovation and sustainability.

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