3+ hour, 32+ min ago  (682+ words) LAWRENCE " The Artemis II Mission marked the farthest humans have traveled from Earth and could pave the way for future crewed lunar missions and deep space travel. As humanity ventures into deep space, the need for highly reliable data transmission…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (471+ words) LAWRENCE " For nearly two decades, Chris Depcik has taught and researched the fundamentals of mechanical engineering at the University of Kansas, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. It's the kind of work that underpins everything from combustion engines to…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (196+ words) LAWRENCE " The University of Kansas Natural History Museum has opened a temporary exhibit titled "Collections from Around the World," showcasing biological specimens from eight research divisions within the Biodiversity Institute." The exhibit is intended to engage visitors during this summer's…...

4+ week, 23+ hour ago  (233+ words) LAWRENCE " The Wi SH project, based at the University of Kansas, is testing three full-scale manufactured housing units at the NHERI Wall of Wind Experimental Facility at Florida International University with the goal of providing evidence for needed building-code changes....

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (496+ words) LAWRENCE " Plastic waste is one of the world's most persistent environmental challenges. Ana Morais, University of Kansas assistant professor of chemical & petroleum engineering, is working to change that." Morais' efforts earned her a National Science Foundation Early Career Development Program…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (416+ words) LAWRENCE " In an age of rampant misinformation, media literacy and a sense of healthy skepticism are often viewed as ways of combating the problem. New research from the University of Kansas examines the concept of news skepticism, how it differs…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (638+ words) LAWRENCE " New research from the University of Kansas shows a "risk gene" linked to higher odds of developing autoimmune diseases such as diabetes or lupus may also provide a survival advantage fighting viral infections like coronavirus. The research centers on…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (535+ words) LAWRENCE " University of Kansas Department of Civil, Environmental & Architectural Engineering student groups took home several awards at the 2026 ASCE Symposium at the beginning of April. The KU ASCE chapter and Concrete Canoe and Steel Bridge programs traveled to Carbondale, Illinois,…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (215+ words) LAWRENCE " Amy Hansen, associate professor of civil & environmental engineering at University of Kansas, has received a Fulbright U. S. Scholar Award to conduct research in Chile for the 2026-2027 academic year from the U. S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Through…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (230+ words) LAWRENCE " The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy and Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry will welcome David Sinclair as the 18th Takeru Higuchi Memorial Lecturer and Award recipient. The Higuchi Memorial Lecture Series, sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and the…...