Bark from the birch tree, the oldest of all species of trees, will be used by U of M startup The Actives Factory to produce a variety of natural chemicals for nutritional supplements, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

The Natural Resources Research Institute is making an impact across the state and beyond. Here’s a roundup of recent NRRI projects and outcomes.

A new repair compound from the University of Minnesota, Duluth could address the state’s pothole epidemic as early as this winter.

Worldwide demand for copper and other minerals is at an all-time high, and the University of Minnesota is preparing for this demand with world-class research and training.

Through a wide variety of projects over the past 25-plus years, the Natural Resources Research Institute has earned the respect of industry leaders, the academic community, and environmental watchdogs alike.