Category: Latest Stories
The enigmatic origins of high energy cosmic rays
Expansion of Telescope Array in Utah’s West Desert will yield more clues about these mysterious particles that carry far more energy than an Earth-bound accelerator can deliver.
Read MoreAI: Friend and foe to the environment
AI’s impacts on the environment, dangers of AI-generated and -amplified misinformation and using AI for wildfire forecasting were discussed at the One-U Responsible AI Initiative symposium.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Lucas Hoeksema
“When I leave the U, I hope to have helped other students find opportunities within campus to really help grow themselves.”
Read MoreDiscovering the traits of extinct birds
Analysis by U biologists found birds endemic to islands, lacking flight, with large bodies and pointy wings are the most vulnerable.
Read MoreStroke patients may benefit from virtual rehab
Stroke care is expensive, and telerehabilitation may give patients better results and be cheaper than the usual therapy they’d receive in a clinical setting.
Read More2024 University of Utah gift guide
Looking for unique holiday gifts? We’ve got you! From handmade products by local artisans to experience-based gifts, there’s something for everyone on your list in this gift guide.
Read MoreNative American ethnobotany at Red Butte Garden
November was National Native American Heritage Month, providing the perfect opportunity to celebrate one of Red Butte Garden’s Heidi Simper’s favorite topics—Native American ethnobotany!
Read MorePurity at a premium in critical metals
University of Utah researchers secure major funding to advance domestic critical metals production.
Read More6 books for the Winter Solstice
Get in the solstice spirit with these book recommendations from the J. Willard Marriott Library.
Read MoreIt might be wrecking the climate, but CO₂ is actually good for your cells
U chemists discover how bicarbonate can protect cells from oxidative stress in a study that challenges how cell damage has been studied for decades.
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