Seeing the world through ants
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Jack Longino and colleagues aim to generate the most complete phylogenetic tree of the ant family.
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Western wildfire smoke plumes are getting taller
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Taller plumes spread farther, degrading air quality over a larger region—or even across a continent.
Read MoreHuntsman Mental Health Institute to host first annual Research Day
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The event is an opportunity for faculty, students and staff to learn and share research from across the U related to mental health, brain and behavioral science.
Read MoreScientists trace earliest cases of COVID-19 to market in Wuhan, China
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The finding aligns with early reports that live animals sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market were the likely source of the pandemic.
Read MoreHow robotic pets can help with memory care
U researchers’ protocol helps caregivers know how to use low-cost robotic pets as therapy for older adults with dementia.
Read MoreCinematic dinosaur representation. Accurate?
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Paleontologist Mark Loewen critiqued the accuracy of Hollywood’s depictions of dinosaurs for Vanity Fair in a video that has racked up nearly 2.5 million views on YouTube.
Read MoreNIH funds dementia advance care planning tool
A study will explore how an online planning tool can help people with early-stage dementia make advance decisions about their care.
Read MoreSafety first: How stigma may impact health
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Theory suggests that lack of perceived safety may impact the health of people in marginalized communities more than exposure to discriminatory events.
Read MoreBringing ancient animals back to life—as robots
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The results reiterate that there is no single optimum shell shape.
Read MoreThe future of Great Salt Lake
Scientists, lawmakers and lake advocates discuss data-driven solutions to the lake’s critical problems.
Read MoreOvercoming obstacles of a first-gen student
From imposter syndrome to finding the right questions to ask, being a first-generation student can be daunting.
Read MoreExplore the geology of the Tour de France
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U professor Peter Lippert is part of an international team of geologists explaining the forces that created the stunning landscapes of the Tour de France.
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