The West is best to spot UFOs
Researchers identified environmental factors that explain why reports of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena are more common in certain regions of the country.
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Sparkles the unicorn, U scientists win Nature photo contest
The #ScientistAtWork contest showcases images of research and workplaces from scientists across the globe.
Read MoreThe 2020 surge of anti-Asian hate language
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Clusters of hateful tweets spread across the contiguous U.S. that varied in size, strength distribution and location.
Read MorePost-Roe, millions will travel farther for abortion care
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State-level legislation that restricts abortions would create “abortion care deserts” that primarily impact people of color and those in poverty.
Read MoreU scientists on the 2021 IPCC climate report
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Learn what the findings mean for the future of research and our planet.
Read MoreCause and scope of the Uttarakhand disaster
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In February, the Uttarakhand region of India experienced a humanitarian tragedy when a wall of rock and ice collapsed and formed a debris flow.
Read MoreEvacuating under dire wildfire scenarios
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A study proposes a new framework for simulating dire scenarios, defined as when there is less time to evacuate an area from a wildfire than is required.
Read MoreAir pollution spikes reduce test scores
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More frequent peak air pollution exposure was associated with reduced math and English language arts test scores for third graders in all primary public schools in Salt Lake County.
Read MoreSeismic monitoring may improve early warnings for glacial lake outburst floods
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Seismic stations may provide a real-time, remote monitoring system to give early warnings of glacial lake outburst floods that devastate downstream communities. Global warming is drastically increasing the risk of these floods.
Read MoreFirst daily surveillance of emerging COVID-19 hotspots
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As COVID-19 outbreaks sweep across communities, local officials are forced into a whack-a-mole approach to battling the virus. Geographers hope a new method will provide timely data to inform public policy.
Read MorePersistent inequitable exposure to air pollution in Salt Lake County schools
A new study utilized a community-university partnership of nearly 200 PM 2.5 sensors through the Air Quality and U network. U researchers revealed persistent social inequalities in Salt Lake County schools.
Read MoreAustralia on fire: What are the impacts?
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The wildfires in Australia are among the most severe in history.
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