Black carbon sensor could fill massive monitoring gaps
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Black carbon is one of the most hazardous air pollutants. Standard sensors are expensive and burdensome, resulting in sparse monitoring coverage.
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U among recipients of 2024 AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize
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The award recognized the study for its breadth of scientific methods and authorship and for the leadership of Indigenous scientists and knowledge keepers.
Read MoreUtah’s Bonneville Salt Flats have long been in flux
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Salt crusts began forming long after Lake Bonneville disappeared, according to new U research that relied on pollen to date playa in western Utah.
Read MoreMaking semiconductors more environmentally friendly
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The discovery is the first step towards creating effective organic semiconductors, which use significantly less water and energy, and produce far less waste than their inorganic counterparts.
Read MoreHow cancer can trigger dementia
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Sometimes cancers produce the protein, known as PNMA2, outside the brain, triggering an immune assault that leads to patient’s cognitive decline.
Read MoreEnsuring parks are for all people
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College of Health researcher examines Black American representation in nature.
Read MoreWhere does the central Wasatch’s extreme snowfall come from?
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Utah’s famous mountains can wring a lot of snow from even low-moisture storm systems, according to new U research.
Read MoreHeart failure risk calculator personalizes care for cardiovascular patients
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Identifying patients who have a high risk of right heart failure can help doctors better prepare patients for heart pump placement.
Read MorePresident Randall lays out new innovations for U’s research mission
State’s flagship to move away from “research for research’s sake” and partner more with industry to get innovations into the marketplace.
Read MoreHow wood is making a comeback in construction
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U civil engineers show how “mass timber” construction of earthquake-proof buildings pave the way for wood to replace steel and concrete.
Read MoreA win for the environment and the economy in the Southwest
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The University of Utah is part of a $15M, NSF-funded initiative that will power regional climate solutions that offer economic opportunities.
Read MoreHow a walk in nature restores attention
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Neural research conducted at Red Butte Garden uses EEG to measure brain activity on subjects after walks through nature and parking lots.
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