Banning lead in gas worked. The proof is in our hair
Researchers analyzed samples of Utahns’ hair going back a century to document a 100-fold decrease in lead concentrations.
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The power of curiosity and collaboration
Categories: Awards & Recognition, Faculty/Staff, Impact Initiatives, Innovate Initiatives, Inspire Initiatives, Latest Stories, Research
Symposium celebrates discoveries of U geologist and biologist Thure Cerling, who developed forensic tools using isotope analysis.
Read MoreGeoscientists map changes in atmospheric CO2 over past 66 million years
Carbon dioxide has not been as high as today’s concentrations in 14 million years thanks to fossil fuel emissions now warming the planet.
Read MoreHow tooth isotopes help bring home unidentified soldiers
U researchers are developing methods to connect chemical signatures in teeth with soldiers’ hometowns.
Read MoreIsotope data strengthens suspicions of ivory stockpile theft
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Science shows the ivory dates to the 1980s, similar in age to ivory in Burundi’s national stockpile.
Read More2022 Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence
The University of Utah’s highest faculty accolade is awarded to isotope scientist Thure Cerling.
Read MoreISOTOPE SLEUTHS
University of Utah scientists helping law enforcement to crack tough cases.
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