Utah ochres in Italy
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U professor who prepares maps, prints and products using ochres from Utah field sites presented her work with the Field Studio Geontological Survey in Venice.
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Zhigang Zak Fang wins Humboldt Award
A U professor has developed a breakthrough technology that can produce high-quality, low-carbon emitting titanium powder at a significantly reduced cost.
Read MoreU.S. Assistant Secretary visits U and Utah FORGE site
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Alejandro Moreno and officials from the U.S. Department of Energy learned about ongoing research on geothermal energy, science communication and education.
Read MoreMeet the U’s newest research instrument
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The Zeiss Xradia Versa 620 X-ray Microscope will provide 3-D, sub-micron imaging resolution of hard, soft and biological materials.
Read MoreTim Hawkes named senior fellow of College of Science
In addition to advising college leadership, Hawkes will serve on the executive advisory board for the Wilkes Center.
Read MoreWilkes Climate Summit focuses on collaboration, opportunity, innovation
On May 16 and 17, the Wilkes Center’s inaugural climate summit convened scientists, inventors, business and government leaders in a collective effort to explore the best solutions for a warming planet.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Katya Podkovyroff Lewis
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The simple actions of pulling my hair back and putting on my lab coat made me feel like a professional scientist, a feeling I have been obsessed with ever since.
Read MoreUltrasound on a smartphone?
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POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound) is a small, handheld probe that allows doctors to see ultrasound scans on a tablet or cellphone.
Read MoreTechnology paves way for non-invasive breast cancer treatment
The new system uses MRI to locate and target the breast tumor, then high-intensity focused ultrasound heats the tissue and kills the cancer.
Read MoreEthical considerations for human remains
No federal legislation exists regarding the ethical treatment of non-Native American ancestors held by institutions. Anthropologists explored the ethical problems and opportunities for people responsible for the deceased, and the descendants they represent.
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