Research

	Research brief: Diamonds are "forever", PFAS are not Researchers identify a path toward potentially breaking down polyflourinated chemicals.
	The research bug I fell in love with Itasca and field research as an undergraduate. I returned this summer as a graduate student to study Giant Water Bugs.
	Five seedlings to rule them all Research scientist Karen Castillioni investigates biodiversity at a large scale.
	The dark side of colored nectars Evin Magner analyzes the black nectar of Melianthus minor.
	What dead fungi can teach us about life Postdoctoral researcher Katilyn Beidler investigates the role of fungal necromass in carbon cycling.
	Research brief: Understanding mutualism can help control the spread of invasive species Researchers use mathematical modeling to better understand mutualism dependence.
	An inquiring mind Even before starting college, Roj Cosiquien knew he wanted to do research. His curiosity was rewarded with an Astronaut Scholarship.
	A more sustainable approach to mining? A $2 million National Science Foundation award will support efforts to design a bacterial system to extract critical minerals using biofilms.
	Science and the Cities A look at work in progress at one of the only urban long-term ecological research programs in the country.
	Research brief: PS gene-editing shown to restore neural connections lost in brain disorder A new study demonstrates ability for gene therapy to repair neural connections for those with a rare genetic brain disorder.