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Making AI-based scientific predictions more trustworthy

University of Missouri researchers have developed a free-to-use software tool to verify the accuracy of artificial intelligence-based protein structure predictions.

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A night of Mizzou art, performance and creativity

The Chancellor’s Arts Showcase returns to the Missouri Theatre for performances, exhibitions and student stories that celebrate imagination and creativity.

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Mizzou researchers uncover how plants regulate root growth

A key protein in plants controls their root length and can be modified, paving the way for longer roots, more drought-resistant crops.

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Feb. 5, 2026

Mizzou ranks among top universities in the world

University of Missouri places 13th among U.S. flagships and No. 2 among public SEC schools in TIME’s World’s Top Universities list.

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39 facts about Mizzou to mark its founding in 1839

From moonwalkers to Motown, we’re highlighting little-known moments from university history in honor of Founders Day.
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No fences needed: GPS collars show ‘virtual fencing’ is next frontier of livestock grazing

Mizzou’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture is helping Missouri farmers effortlessly rotate their livestock for optimal cover-crop grazing.
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Feb. 9, 2026

Mizzou alumnus supports USA Hockey at the Winter Olympics

Kimber Auerbach’s journey to the 2026 Winter Olympics shows how thoughtful leadership and quiet attention can make all the difference in high-pressure moments.
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