Why males pack a powerful punch
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Elk have antlers. Rams have horns. In the animal kingdom, males develop specialized weapons for competition when winning a fight is critical. Humans do too, according to new research.
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A new perspective on aging
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According to a research team led by scientists at University of Utah Health aging can stem from too much of a good thing.
Read MoreNew species of Allosaurus discovered in Utah
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The name-bearing specimen is from Dinosaur National Monument.
Read MoreJourney to the bottom of the world
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The U’s Dan Reed and Maureen Condic traveled to Antarctica in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see and understand the vast scientific opportunities—and life-and-death precipices—the southernmost tip of the globe offers.
Read MoreTaking action to improve air quality
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“The Utah Roadmap” outlines a Utah approach to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreWe’ll start with thermostats
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Students participating in an Honors College Praxis Lab set out to impact climate change—starting with thermostats.
Read MoreVisualizing a virus
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A look at how a virus and its molecules interact with human cells.
Read MoreThe role of lizard lungs in evolutionary biology
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Savannah monitor lizards have a unique airflow pattern that is a hybrid of bird and mammal flow patterns.
Read MoreWater towers at risk as glaciers recede
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Research provides new insight on mountain glacier-derived water resource systems, impacting up to 1.9 billion people globally.
Read MoreA culture of safety excellence in research
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A look at how the university is prioritizing improving safety in research-focused areas of campus.
Read MorePersonalized medicine is now a reality
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A new center at Primary Children’s Hospital will bring next-generation care to children today, using advanced technologies to understand a child’s unique genetic makeup and offer tailored treatments.
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