Category: Research
THE FAR SIDE OF SCIENCE
In celebrating the birthday of Gary Larson, the genius behind ‘The Far Side’ comics, we share the strange story of biologist Dale Clayton honoring his favorite cartoonist by naming a species of feather louse after him.
Read MoreBABY BOOMERS IN THE BEDROOM
Older Americans are cheating more on spouses, U professor finds.
Read MoreESCALANTE’S POTATO VALLEY
Researchers from the Natural History Museum of Utah and Red Butte Garden at the University of Utah have discovered the earliest evidence of wild potato use in North America.
Read MoreRESILIENT KIDS
New research finds traditional learning and testing situations may be missing important strengths of children who grow up in high-stress environments.
Read MoreDRAWING STRENGTH FROM DIVERSITY
SACNAS fosters the success of underrepresented minority students and young professionals at the U.
Read MoreVULTURE CONSERVATION
HawkWatch International partners with the U to study raptors in Africa.
Read MoreDAD’S DEMEANOR MATTERS
U study of sisters helps explain a dad’s influence on risky sexual behavior.
Read MoreSUSTAINABLE SANITARY PAD
U engineers develop world’s first 100-percent biodegradable, yet comfortable, maxi pad.
Read MoreTHE PRICE OF RICE
Do food products that are certified organic, kosher, biodynamic, etc. cost more? And if so, do grocery chains make these higher-priced food products equally available across different communities?
Read MoreENDANGERED SPECIES DAY
A celebration of biodiversity and the U scientists who help preserve it.
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