Fall’s flamboyance: The science of autumn leaves
To plant ecophysiologist Eleinis Ávila-Lovera, the autumnal switch to reds, yellows, oranges and purples tells a chromatic story of survival.
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My adventures in the ribosome
Nobel Laureate Venkatraman “Venki” Ramakrishnan returns to the U to share his role in the race to uncover the ribosome structure at the Frontiers of Science lecture series on Sept. 26.
Read MoreResearch unravels how spider mites quickly evolve resistance to toxins
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Richard Clark explores the genetic mystery of this agricultural pest’s ability to harness natural selection in the chemical warfare waged by farmers.
Read MoreUsing math to unravel shared drug resistance in cancer cells
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A new study produced the surprising result that therapy resistance in breast cancer cells can be shared with less resistant cells, possibly illuminating new ways to improve cancer treatments.
Read MoreBringing nature to everyone
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Nature and Health Alliance meets to kick off vision at planning conference in Salt Lake City.
Read MoreLissy Coley elected to National Academy of Sciences
This year, Coley is the sole U faculty member to receive the honor and joins the 17 other U researchers who are currently members.
Read MoreUS forests face an unclear future with climate change
The regions most at risk to lose forest carbon through fire, climate stress or insect damage are those regions where many forest carbon offset projects have been set up.
Read MoreThe week-end effect: How humans and wildlife coexist along a functional landscape
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Some mammals alter activity patterns to avoid human weekend activity.
Read MoreCoffee plantations limit birds’ diets
Habitat disruption and changes in diet threaten bird species’ survival.
Read MoreBiology’s ‘highly cited’ researchers collaborate in forest science
Three College of Science researchers named high-level “influencers” by Clarivate.
Read MoreThe 2022-23 Curci Foundation Scholars
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The seven students are the first cohort to receive support from a $1.75 million gift from the Shurl and Kay Curci Foundation’s doctorate scholarship initiative, that will fund two years of graduate school.
Read MoreVisualizing what to the human eye is infinitesimal
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Re-Imagining a Cellular Space Occupied by Condensates symposium will take place at the Crocker Science Center on October 11, 2022, 9 AM to 5 PM.
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