A new way to eliminate toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from environment
Utah materials scientists develop a fluorescent compound, called U-1, that lights up as it binds with PFAS.
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What the geologic record reveals about how the oceans were oxygenated
Chadlin Ostrander uses thallium isotopes to track the rise and fall of free oxygen on Earth 2.5 billion years ago, the process that enabled life as we know it.
Read MoreThe parasites that transformed our immune system
U pathologist Keke Fairfax studies the surprising ways pathogenic helminth worms interact with the human immune system.
Read MoreA tale of two worms: How my research is advancing the field of epigenetics
Audrey Brown explores why an important epigenetic gene is missing in some species of roundworm.
Read MoreResearch explores how heavy metal singers scream and squeal
Deathcore artist Will Ramos unleashes his vocal mastery for the U’s VAST lab.
Read MoreUtah FORGE achieves crucial geothermal milestone
In $218 million DOE-funded research project, University of Utah scientists aim to make enhanced geothermal a key part of world’s energy portfolio.
Read MoreNew light-filtering lenses to combat migraine
U ophthalmologist and engineer develop eyewear to help those with light sensitivities avoid debilitating headaches.
Read MoreIn Turkey, wolves and people have shared a landscape for generations
Utah biologists track gray wolves with GPS collars and camera traps as their numbers rebound into populated parts of northeast Turkey.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah included in NOAA’s $7M weather forecasting initiative
U atmospheric scientists partner with five other universities to enhance data assimilation for better weather prediction models
Read MoreCan coal mines be tapped for rare earth elements?
New research documents elevated levels of these metals, needed for energy transition, above and below coal seams in Utah and Colorado.
Read MoreMeet the new insect killing Utah’s fir trees
U researchers track the spread of nonnative balsam woolly adelgid across northern Utah forests, which is killing trees in recreation-heavy mountain ranges and canyons.
Read MoreVitae vignettes: Scott Summers and Andrea Wallace
Vitae is an annual hallmark event, highlighting research excellence across University of Utah’s health sciences departments.
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