A genius in our midst: U of U Health geneticist awarded prestigious MacArthur Fellowship
Elde, an evolutionary geneticist, lauded for his creativity and wide-ranging intellectual curiosity.
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How to think positively when it feels like the world is falling apart
Pandemics, tragedies and disasters aren’t going away anytime soon. But positive thinking can help you cope.
Read MoreU joins Cybersecurity Awareness Month Champions Program
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This year’s initiative highlights the importance of empowering individuals and organizations to better protect their part of cyberspace in an increasingly connected world.
Read MoreRevolutionizing science classrooms
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Graduates of the U’s Master of Science for Secondary School Teachers program engage in intensive research to bring authentic science experiences to their students.
Read MoreWhy is the COVID-19 mortality rate highest for Black Americans?
Racial disparities among essential workers could be a key reason that Black Americans are more likely to contract and die of coronavirus.
Read MoreGene discovery leads to next-generation experimental therapy for ALS
Efforts to understand the genetics of neurological diseases leads to a potential treatment.
Read MoreHow U alumni helped invent the catalytic converter
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The catalytic converter, which removes toxic gases from car exhaust, owes its invention partly to U alumni working at Corning Incorporated in the 1970s.
Read MoreFace covering myths debunked
Addressing the common misconceptions about face coverings using scientific evidence.
Read MoreBlowin’ in the wind
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University of Utah engineers conduct air flow study to help Utah Symphony musicians stay safe from COVID-19.
Read MoreThe U is a 2021 ‘Best College’
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New rankings from U.S. News & World Report are out—see how the U ranked in the 2021 “Best Colleges.”
Read MoreEvergreen needles act as air quality monitors
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Trees are air quality monitors all around us. U scientists found that magnetic particles on pine needles can indicate levels of air pollution.
Read MoreU team offers daily tips for parenting in a pandemic
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Partnership between the U and Granite School District offers videos to help manage kids’ behavior amid the roller coaster of education in a pandemic.
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