Astrophysicist Katherine Freese headlines Frontiers of Science
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What is the universe made of? What is dark matter and dark energy?
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From scarcity to abundance: Startup donation jump-starts EV charging across campus
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A donation of software and hardware has tripled the number of charging stations on campus, from 34 to 92 this year.
Read MoreMushroom causes fairytale-like hallucinations
The same peculiar hallucinations are independently reported across distant cultures.
Read MoreResearch in mice reveals brain cells that drive—and prevent—anxiety
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One group of cells called microglia amps up anxiety response, while another quiets them, according to research led by Mario Capecchi.
Read MoreUtah as a national model for smart urban growth
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Guang Tian is pioneering research that blends advanced technology with urban design for healthier, better connected and more sustainable communities.
Read MoreIndigenous cradles: The powerful invention that changed lives
Alexandra Greenwald, U anthropologist and NHMU’s curator of ethnology, explores the innovations that helped Indigenous women balance motherhood with their vital role providing for their communities.
Read MoreImproving snowfall forecasts in the Mountain West
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U atmospheric scientists use manually gathered snowfall data from across the West to train a new model that outperforms existing weather prediction models.
Read MoreNew drug protects mitochondria and prevents kidney injury in mice
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U of U Health researchers discover the molecule that triggers deadly kidney condition common in ICU patients.
Read MoreVeteran suicide rates are declining, but remain high for those with brain injuries, research shows
U epidemiologist Mary Jo Pugh leads efforts to better understand veteran health outcomes, especially for those with TBI, and how to improve them.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Lee Begay
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“Growing up on the reservation, I never saw Native doctors at my appointments…That’s motivated me to become a pediatric physician assistant because I want to inspire our youth.”
Read MoreU establishes first “IP-Free Zone” via partnership with DayaMed
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Under the new model, DayaMed will retain ownership of any intellectual property developed during the term of the agreement while the U receives upfront equity stake.
Read MoreU joins AAU campaign in support of university research
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This fall, the U is spreading the word about how research can improve the lives of Americans.
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