As polar ice changes, so do the rules governing it
U-led research reveals growing presence of granular sea ice alters how water, heat and nutrients move through ice covering Antarctic ocean.
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U announces new Institute for Critical and Strategic Minerals
Categories: Faculty/Staff, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Inspire Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research, Research Impact, Science & Technology
The new institute seeks to expand sustainable, domestic critical minerals supply chain through education, workforce development and cutting-edge research.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Jiangfan Shi
“So far, I have completed and filed three patent applications, all of which have already been licensed to industry for further development into practical device applications.”
Read More2026 U.S. News & World Report Graduate Rankings
Categories: Arts & Humanities, Awards & Recognition, Health & Medicine, Law & Politics, Rankings & Numbers, Research, Science & Technology
As the semester comes to a close and graduates prepare for commencement, the rankings season is in full swing.
Read MoreIntraocular lenses go to space
If humans one day begin growing old in space, they will almost certainly need cataract surgery.
Read MoreHow far can automation and AI support psychotherapy?
Categories: Artificial Intelligence, Health & Medicine, Impact Initiatives, Latest Stories, News Releases, Research
Interdisciplinary team of U researchers builds a framework for assessing varying levels of automation in a mental health field reliant on human interaction.
Read MoreImage of Research winners capture the spark of discovery
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Top prizes honor the best distillation of research, scholarly, or creative work through a single, striking image at the inaugural competition
Read MoreState-backed AI supercomputer set to expand research capacity across Utah this summer
Categories: Artificial Intelligence, Latest Stories, Law & Politics, News Releases, President, Research, Research Impact
Utah lawmakers invested $15 million in the university’s new artificial intelligence supercomputing system.
Read MoreWhat’s driving Salt Lake City’s downward emissions trends?
Emissions of NOx and carbon monoxide have dropped on the city’s streets since 2005, according to new atmospheric sciences research that could help Utah address its air quality problems.
Read MoreUtah’s colleges and universities drive earnings, research and social capital
Categories: Campus Life, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), Latest Stories, President, Research, Students
This emphasis on higher education extends beyond economic impacts, contributing to social well-being, civic engagement and innovation.
Read MoreBabies in lower-income families face higher risks at birth
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New study show worse birth outcomes for low-income families in the U.S., with low birthweight rising in the past decade
Read MoreLet the preparations for the ’34 Salt Lake City games begin
As Utah prepares to welcome the world for a second time in 2034 for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, state leaders are drawing upon insights gained from the recently completed 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games. From transportation and sustainability to security and legacy planning, understanding both the achievements and challenges faced by other host cities provides […]
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