Discovery of Bolg amondol, a name inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” universe, reveals the complex evolutionary history of giant Gila monster relatives that roamed Utah’s prehistoric tropical forests.
Read MoreHappy June! The lilacs just finished blooming and now the roses are doing their thing.
Read MoreLead by example. Show your curiosity about nature. As you celebrate your outdoor experiences, you’re setting up a pathway for them to follow.
Read MoreBelieve it or not, we’re currently living in an Ice Age. Learn more at the Natural History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” which closes Jan. 4, 2026.
Read MoreEach year, NASA hosts the Lunabotics Challenge, tasking college teams with building a prototype lunar rover and piloting it on a simulated mission.
Read MoreDon’t choose between giving your child a fun, restful summer and keeping their minds sharp during the break. With the right balance, kids get the best of both worlds.
Read MorePrevious prize winners, Lumen Bioscience and Applied Carbon, leveraged their awards to grow innovative ideas into profitable ventures for mitigating climate change.
Read MoreLeaders from a national laboratory, academic research, non-profit advocacy and private industry reveal how Utah is positioned to lead in the clean energy transition at the 2025 Wilkes Climate Summit.
Read MoreClimate change innovation, science and solutions manifest at the third annual Wilkes Climate Summit, hosted by the Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy
Read MoreFredrick Manthi, U Department of Geology and Geophysics and National Museums of Kenya, and Bruce Edgar, Huntsman Cancer Institute and Division of Oncology, became members in 2024 and 2025, respectively.
Read MoreThe U’s Utah Data Coordinating Center will validate the science of teams vying for the $101 million XPRIZE Healthspan, a competition aimed at closing the gap between health and lifespan.
Read MoreThe U’s Professional Science Master’s program hosted the inaugural event that connected student researchers to industry professionals.
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