Research

As NASA’s Artemis II heads to the moon, UK helps power safe return

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By Lindsey Piercy
April 1, 2026

As Artemis II prepares to lift off — marking the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years — researchers at the University of Kentucky are celebrating a milestone years in the making and their role in helping bring astronauts home safely.

Thursday

UK contributes to global study showing where people live may impact how the brain ages

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Wednesday

Cancer research extends beyond the lab for public health student

Two people stand in front of the U.S. Capitol building holding an AACR sign, with Subin Kim on the right.
April 10, 2026

‘Ripple Effect’: TEDxUKY returns April 19

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April 10, 2026

UK tool gives Kentucky’s opioid response a data-driven edge

Members of the University of Kentucky RADOR-KY research team pose for a group photo in a modern building interior.
April 6, 2026

UK researchers help lead national effort to prevent child sex trafficking

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April 2, 2026

Backyard birdwatchers help UK scientists uncover what hawks really like to eat

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March 31, 2026

Applications open for Launch Blue and Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp Summer 2026 UAccel cohort

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March 31, 2026

UK researcher addresses water sustainability challenges through workforce-focused engineering solutions

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March 27, 2026

Tick talk: UK researcher targets Lyme disease with 2 grants

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March 26, 2026

UK leads national effort to expand AI access for undergrads

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