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Kansas State University

History: Founded in 1863, K-State was one of America’s first land-grant colleges. The university is now working to become a top 50 public research university by 2025.

Campuses: K-State has three campuses: the main Manhattan campus, K-State Salina and K-State Olathe for graduate students.

Colleges: K-State has nine colleges: arts and sciences;engineering;business administration;education;agriculture;human ecology;architecture, planning and design;technology and aviation (K-State Salina); and veterinary medicine.

Graduate study:The Graduate School offers 65 master’s degrees, 45 doctoral degrees and 22 graduate certificates in multiple disciplines across campus.

Students: K-State has more than 24,300 students from all 50 states and more than 90 countries.

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The talamanca hummingbird, or admirable hummingbird, is found in Costa Rica and Panama. Milan Zygmunt/Shutterstock.com

Not all genes are necessary for survival – these species dropped extra genetic baggage

How many genes do you really need? Are there any that we can lose? Researchers are now identifying species that have streamlined their genome to adapt to a particular lifestyle.
Mungo Man finally returns to where he was found in the Mungo National Park. Office of Environment and Heritage/J Spencer

Mungo Man returns home: there is still much he can teach us about ancient Australia

The remains of the first known Australian, Mungo Man, begin their journey home today. Scientists hope they’ll still get a chance to study the ancient remains, working with the Traditional Owners.
Tungsten: on orange alert. Stefan Krause

Growing use of tungsten brings high risk of strokes

High levels of tungsten, a metal found in mobile phones and a variety of industrial uses, could double the risk of stroke according to researchers from Exeter University who believe exposure to tungsten…

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