Correlating bird traits with extinction risk suggests some birds more endangered than previously thought.
Science & Technology
What factors put Philippine birds at risk of extinction?
June 16, 2021
Studying the preteen brain for insights into mental health disorders
June 15, 2021
U of U Health and the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Consortium develop a resource to study how the brain changes and matures during adolescence.
U contributes to first-ever nationwide mammal survey
June 14, 2021
A new 50-state survey shows Utah in the top 10 nationally for raccoons, bobcats and red foxes.
2021 Beckman Scholars
June 14, 2021
Rachel Jones and Sahar Kanishka of the School of Biological Sciences won the 2021 Beckman Scholars Award, a 15-month mentored research experience with a $21,000 stipend.
Cause and scope of the Uttarakhand disaster
June 10, 2021
In February, the Uttarakhand region of India experienced a humanitarian tragedy when a wall of rock and ice collapsed and formed a debris flow.
U biologists contribute to mammal study
June 9, 2021
Study explores how mammals fare in human-disturbed environments.
COVID-19 complications more likely in Blacks and Native Americans
June 4, 2021
Complication rate higher even with the same underlying conditions, researchers find.
Rare event that amplified Australia’s 2019 fires unlikely to reoccur
June 4, 2021
Researchers using U supercomputers study how a rare atmospheric phenomenon affects the weather.
Grant supports study of social needs and health care during COVID-19
June 2, 2021
Study explores health impacts of unmet social needs and social interventions during COVID-19
Chemistry in pictures
June 2, 2021
Assignment teaches students real-life applications of classroom learning.