Great Salt Lake’s mystery islands
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U geologists are investigating if the groundwater revealed by reed-covered mounds can be tapped to restore broken lakebed crusts.
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It may be stinky and buggy, but Great Salt Lake is worth saving
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U scientists are helping guide Utah’s Great Salt Lake Strike Team, formed three years ago at the urging of U President Taylor Randall.
Read MoreU road trip highlights business partnerships
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The multi-day trip allowed for strengthening relationships and building infrastructure for sustained policy impact.
Read MoreAI Summit: Cutting-edge talks from around campus and beyond
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From poster presentations to panels, and lightning talks to audience Q&As, the event enabled artificial intelligence researchers to share their ideas and prospects.
Read MoreInstruments of the U: Applied Cognition Lab
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Team led by psychologist David Strayer uses EEG to quantify mental health benefits from time spent in nature.
Read MoreNew monstersaur species a ‘goblin prince’ among dinosaurs
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Discovery of Bolg amondol, a name inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” universe, reveals the complex evolutionary history of giant Gila monster relatives that roamed Utah’s prehistoric tropical forests.
Read MoreSummer 2025 Utah Magazine released
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Explore the U’s magnificent collection of trees and more from the latest issue of University of Utah Magazine.
Read MoreImproving quality of life after stroke
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A new center is dedicated to advancing the well-being of stroke survivors and their care partners through patient-centered, evidence-based research.
Read MoreDid somebody say roses?
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Happy June! The lilacs just finished blooming and now the roses are doing their thing.
Read MoreHow to help kids love nature
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Lead by example. Show your curiosity about nature. As you celebrate your outdoor experiences, you’re setting up a pathway for them to follow.
Read MoreLiving in the new ice age
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Believe it or not, we’re currently living in an Ice Age. Learn more at the Natural History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Mysteries of the Ice Ages,” which closes Jan. 4, 2026.
Read MoreThicker sediments under Salt Lake could result in more intense ground shaking
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A study based on new seismic data indicates earthquake hazard models may need to be revised for the Salt Lake Valley.
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