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Students at the University of Iowa are manufacturing components for a major international neutrino physics experiment, according to KCRG. The work ties the university into a global research effort studying neutrinos, fundamental particles that could help answer questions about the universe. Details on which experiment or which parts were not specified in the coverage.
- 2Coralville sues University of Iowa Health Care over broken promises●Coralville sues University of Iowa Health Care for breaking promises
The city of Coralville, Iowa has filed a lawsuit against University of Iowa Health Care, alleging the health system broke promises made to the city. The Gazette reported the suit, which centers on commitments the university allegedly failed to honor. Details of the specific promises and damages being sought have not yet been made public.
- 3Iowa State research targets firefighters' cancer risk▼ISU research aims to cut firefighters’ cancer risk
Iowa State University researchers are working on ways to reduce firefighters' elevated risk of cancer, which has been linked to exposure to toxic chemicals and smoke on the job. The Gazette reports on the effort, which comes as firefighting is increasingly recognised as a hazardous occupation with higher cancer rates than the general population.