Why wait? New initiative gets students into the lab early
In 2020, the College of Science will give hundreds of undergraduates the opportunity to contribute to real research projects the year that they step onto campus.
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Why males pack a powerful punch
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.
Read MoreThe role of lizard lungs in evolutionary biology
Savannah monitor lizards have a unique airflow pattern that is a hybrid of bird and mammal flow patterns.
Read MoreSecond graders turn recess into citizen science
It turns out that Utah is one of the few places outside of Europe where one can find firebugs of the species needed for a particular kind of research.
Read MoreSpintronics for next generation info tech
Electronics that use minuscule magnetic fields emanating from spinning electrons could be used for faster, smaller electronic devices that use less energy.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Quaid Harding
“Worldwide, honeybee populations are in serious decline. That’s a big problem for humans—one in every three bites of food that you take were pollinated directly or indirectly by a bee.”
Read MorePersonalized medicine is now a reality
Categories: Facilities, Faculty/Staff, Health & Medicine, Home Page, News Releases, Research, Science & Technology, Students
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.
Read MoreExploring engineering with high school students
Categories: Campus Life, Community, Faculty/Staff, Home Page, News Releases, Research, Science & Technology, Students
Students from all over the country came to the U to learn about engineering.
Read MoreIs climate change good for plants?
Categories: Faculty/Staff, Home Page, News Releases, Research, Science & Technology, Students, Sustainability
Could the rising levels of carbon dioxide actually be good for plants?
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