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The day the Herculaneum scrolls began speaking again

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

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.

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

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.

Kentucky elementary schools compete in UK’s 5th annual GEN-EV race

Eight student teams from across the Commonwealth gathered on May 2 for the annual GEN-EV electric car race, hosted by the UK Center for Applied Energy Research.

From Kentucky to deep space: UK research supports Artemis II return, future exploration

On this edition of “Behind the Blue,” UK researchers share how their work made NASA's latest “Mission to the Moon” possible.

Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

UK honors faculty Guoqiang Yu and Rachel Shane with the 2026 Kirwan Prize and Sturgill Award for excellence in research and graduate education.

UK researchers bridge Kentucky’s energy past with world’s energy future

Coal has long been the fuel at the heart of energy production in the Commonwealth. Kentuckians often grow up with stories of their grandfather’s days in the mines. But researchers at the University of Kentucky are finding ways to repurpose coal for energy storage — in the form of lithium-ion batteries.

As NASA’s Artemis II heads to the moon, UK helps power safe return

Researchers at UK are celebrating a milestone years in the making and their role in helping bring astronauts home safely.

UK researcher addresses water sustainability challenges through workforce-focused engineering solutions

Diana Byrne received the prestigious National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for her work addressing long-standing challenges facing small water utilities.

UK research team awarded $1.9 million NIH grant to combat biofilm

Martha Grady is leading a multidisciplinary team to investigate how 3D-printed titanium can be engineered to resist harmful bacteria.

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