‘Behind the Scenes Reimagined’ with Ty Burrell
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Join the “Modern Family” actor for a five-part webcast examining the Natural History Museum of Utah’s collections.
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Catalyst for safety
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The College of Science and Office of Environmental Health and Safety have enacted creative solutions to rebuild a culture of lab safety—and it has paid dividends in implementing safeguards for COVID-19.
Read MoreThe rise of ‘Zoom Towns’ in the rural west
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COVID-19 has accelerated a trend of rapid growth in western gateway communities. This “amenity migration” is causing urgent planning challenges.
Read MoreTrees and lawns beat the heat
As climate change pushes cities towards dangerous temperatures, planners must balance mitigating heat and preserving water resources.
Read MoreRevolutionizing science classrooms
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Graduates of the U’s Master of Science for Secondary School Teachers program engage in intensive research to bring authentic science experiences to their students.
Read MoreFace covering myths debunked
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Addressing the common misconceptions about face coverings using scientific evidence.
Read MoreSeismic monitoring may improve early warnings for glacial lake outburst floods
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Seismic stations may provide a real-time, remote monitoring system to give early warnings of glacial lake outburst floods that devastate downstream communities. Global warming is drastically increasing the risk of these floods.
Read MoreBlowin’ in the wind
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University of Utah engineers conduct air flow study to help Utah Symphony musicians stay safe from COVID-19.
Read MoreSeptember is Suicide Prevention Month
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You are not alone. We are here to support and help you through times of crisis.
Read MoreFirst daily surveillance of emerging COVID-19 hotspots
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As COVID-19 outbreaks sweep across communities, local officials are forced into a whack-a-mole approach to battling the virus. Geographers hope a new method will provide timely data to inform public policy.
Read MoreSilencing the booming chorus
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From 2007 to 2009, a yellow fever virus outbreak nearly decimated El Parque El Piñalito’s howler monkey populations. Exposure to a past virus may have aided brown howlers’ survival.
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