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The area in the Grand Canyon

The area in the Grand Canyon

where researchers believe a giant landslide occurred.

A Killdeer chick found dead

A Killdeer chick found dead

near its nest and later found to have record-high tissue concentrations of PFAS.

Fractal scaling allows

Fractal scaling allows

viewers to perceive a tree in Mondrian's Gray Tree.

Sports betting apps are

Sports betting apps are

widely available for individuals who want to gamble.

A quantum research project led by UNM,

A quantum research project led by UNM,

in collaboration with national labs and universities around the country, was awarded a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

A UNM-led study found that

A UNM-led study found that

commuters are more likely to ride a bike if they have the option to ride in a protected lane.

The Taurid meteor showers

The Taurid meteor showers

appear every year between late-October and early-November and are sometimes called the “Halloween fireballs" because of the timing.

Turning discovery into impact: UNM’s 2025 Research Year-in-Review

By UNM Communications January 03, 2026

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