New cohort of Presidential Scholars announced
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The newest cohort of Presidential Scholars at the U are navigating frontiers in a variety of fields.
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How special is the Milky Way Galaxy?
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A “saga” about 101 galaxies like the Milky Way and their companions.
Read MoreNew bioinformatics major opens doors to thriving careers
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Beginning fall 2024, the new degree provides rigorous interdisciplinary training to help graduates thrive in rapidly growing sectors.
Read MoreSTEM Safety Day
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The free event offers seminars, training and interactive sessions to help the science, engineering and medical community better understand the hazards and mitigate health and safety risks for STEM disciplines.
Read MoreThe Milky Way is actually kinda basic
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The Milky Way has always seemed a little bit weird in comparison to other galaxies. For decades, research suggested that our galaxy was more compact than any other spiral galaxy. However, a new study found that it’s less strange than we thought—our galaxy’s core is about as dense as any other.
Read More‘Miracle’ filter turns store-bought LEDs into spintronic devices
For the first time, scientists transformed existing optoelectronic devices into ones that can control electron spin at room temperature, without a ferromagnet or magnetic field.
Read MoreLoki’s horned dinosaur wielded a pair of giant blades
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The Natural History Museum of Utah announced Lokiceratops rangiformis, the largest and most ornate horned dino ever found. Its distinctive horn pattern inspired its name, “Loki’s horned face that looks like a caribou.”
Read MoreImmersive VR trains miners for the real world
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U faculty and Minverso developed the initial phase of a first-ever metaverse platform that includes a mining training program using virtual reality.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Gabe Brown
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“I’m really interested in human ecology and conservation, and how people are connected to the land that sustains them.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Brenda Payan Medina
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“I don’t think school and career should be the only focus of your time in college.”
Read MoreRecognizing exceptional faculty leadership, research and teaching
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Read about the achievements of exceptional faculty members in teaching, research, mentorship and service.
Read MoreB.O.A.T. Brightest of All Time
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A gamma-ray burst so bright it “blinded” space telescopes and shook Earth’s atmosphere.
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