Letters from the Galapagos Islands
Virtually join middle-schooler Nora Clayton’s journey as she embeds herself with a U research team.
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California mice eat monarch butterflies
This newly discovered mouse-butterfly interaction suggests that western monarch decline could disrupt ecosystems in unanticipated ways.
Read MoreIt’s who you are that matters most
A first-of-its-kind study found that evolutionary history has the strongest influence in both wild and captive woodrats’ microbiomes.
Read MoreDarwin’s short-beak enigma solved
A mutation in the ROR2 gene is linked to beak size reduction in numerous breeds of domestic pigeons. Surprisingly, mutations in ROR2 also underlie a human disorder called Robinow syndrome.
Read MoreU scientists on the 2021 IPCC climate report
Learn what the findings mean for the future of research and our planet.
Read MoreFood claiming to have ‘wild mushrooms’ rarely does
Research reveals that food products labeled with wild mushrooms mostly contained cultivated fungi and a few poisonous mushrooms.
Read MoreThe U is ‘Bee Campus USA’
The designation was awarded by the Xerces Society for the U’s work in pollinator conservation.
Read MoreU contributes to first-ever nationwide mammal survey
A new 50-state survey shows Utah in the top 10 nationally for raccoons, bobcats and red foxes.
Read MoreWhy lists of worldwide bird species disagree
Data gaps and species similarities may lead to undercounting biodiversity.
Read MoreWarming climate slows tropical birds’ population growth rates
A 30-year study in Tanzania shows temperature-linked population declines in species important to forests.
Read MoreYes, allergy seasons are getting worse. Blame climate change.
Categories: Faculty/Staff, Health & Medicine, News Releases, Research, Science & Technology, Students, Sustainability
If you live with seasonal allergies and feel like the pollen seasons feel longer and longer every year, you may be right.
Read MoreHow do U…participate in crowdsourced science?
Join in research projects from the comfort of your own home.
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