Columbia Science News

Missouri Expands National Swine Research Center

The University of Missouri is growing its swine research facilities with NIH-funded grants, adding space and capacity for medical studies.

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Do you make an effort to purchase products or books from local community authors and creators?

Local artist and educator Carrie Shryock has published her latest 40-page children's title.

A $19 million NIH grant establishes a hub at the University of Missouri to study airborne flu transmission.

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Do you believe university-led energy research will result in tangible benefits for your local community?

The 116,000-square-foot Payne Energy Innovation Center will cost $120 million to construct in Columbia.

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Should universities prioritize large-scale international nuclear fusion research projects?

The facility will support a global nuclear fusion research initiative through a new partnership with a national laboratory.

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Should schools and community programs prioritize early technical education for children ages 4 to 10?

A new educational pilot event in Columbia introduced young children to satellite imagery and map-based navigation.