Great Salt Lake’s mystery islands
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U geologists are investigating phragmites-covered mounds that reveal spots where ancient groundwater reaches daylight.
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Astronomers celebrate images decades in the making
U astronomers celebrate the release of the first images from the Rubin Observatory, which captures the largest field of view of any telescope in operation.
Read More‘The elephant in the room’ for science communication
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Science organizations are ill-prepared to leverage current media landscapes most effectively to communicate with the public. A new article asserts that the struggle is partly due to social media platforms preventing meaningful research.
Read MoreA change in leadership at Huntsman Cancer Institute
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Longtime Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO Mary Beckerle announced her plans to step aside, while cell biologist Brad Cairns, professor of oncological sciences and HCI head of academic affairs, will take the helm.
Read MoreEver wonder how an EV stacks up against a gas car?
U student Adrian Martino partners with Utah Clean Energy to develop handy online tool that compares long-term costs of driving and CO2 missions of EVs versus similar internal combustion models.
Read MoreUtah Asia Campus students document lifesaving dental work in the Philippines
A new student-produced documentary titled “Davao Smiles” follows a two-day outreach event in Davao City that provides free dental care to underserved children and families.
Read MoreTusks up, Utah: Remarkable mascots and Ice Age icons
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The Utah Hockey Club rebranded to Utah Mammoth. In honor of NHMU’s newest special exhibition, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” here are other potential ice-age inspiration mascots.
Read MoreIt may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving
U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.
Read MoreDon’t forget to look up!
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While you’re admiring what’s blooming down low, don’t forget to look up. Summer is in full swing at the Red Butte Garden—come say “Hi!” to our hawks.
Read MoreWorld UFO Day
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Enthusiasts celebrate World UFO Day on July 2, but Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are a national security problem. U geographers discuss their efforts to distinguish which are legitimate threats
Read MoreInstruments of the U: Applied Cognition Lab
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Team led by psychologist David Strayer uses EEG to quantify mental health benefits from time spent in nature.
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