- The Daily Utah Chronicle

Research funding: Government is a big contributor

By By Ryan Shelton and By Ryan Shelton • February 27, 2008

For Valentine Vardeny, a physics professor at the U, external research funding is the lifeblood of innovation. "Without grants, I'm dead," Vardeny said. "Experimental research cannot function without them. Grants are like blood, food and oxygen...they are a necessity for success.

Research funding: U grants freedom for professors’ research

By By Michael McFall and By Michael McFall • February 27, 2008

Fewer research grants are available for professors of qualitative studies, such as the humanities or the arts, than for those in the sciences, but that doesn't exempt these faculty members from having to do research. Even though studies such as humanities and the arts have fewer foundations set up for them, they rarely have to worry about rejection on the grounds of asking for too much money, said English professor Vincent Cheng, who researches 20th-century English, British and Irish literature.

Cartoon: Nader’s fifth time is a charm

By By Ryan Collett and By Ryan Collett • February 27, 2008

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Population database aids research

By By Andrew Cone and By Andrew Cone • February 27, 2008

Clinical researchers gathered on Wednesday to discuss the role genetics plays in the fight against cancer and other genetic diseases. A connection can be studied, thanks to Utah's valuable genetic records, they said. The Utah Population Database, which is administered by the U and managed by the Huntsman Cancer Institute, has been an important tool for recognizing genetic patterns and identifying the genes that have caused deadly diseases for more than 30 years.

National Geographic photographer recounts Amazonian adventures

By By Edgar Zuniga Jr. and By Edgar Zuniga Jr. • February 27, 2008

Venturing through the Amazon rainforest, studying plants, taking photographs and living with unknown tribes is how ethnobotanist Richard Evans Schultes spent a dozen years of his life. Along the way, Schultes discovered hundreds of plants and learned their medicinal uses and countless herbal concoctions.

Research funding: Professor studies CO2 storage

By and • February 27, 2008

The work of Brian McPherson, one of the U's top Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative researchers, might help put a stop to global warming. After completing his doctoral work at the U, McPherson left for New Mexico to continue research. Ten years later, McPherson is back at the U, working with carbon dioxide.

Jenson: Utah not as backwards as you think

By By Matteo Jensen and By Matteo Jensen • February 27, 2008

Brigham Young's grandson was a drag queen. Not only that, but he was one of the most illustrious drag queens of that gilded era. He earned fame and notoriety in Salt Lake City's fabled "Pleasure District," formerly situated a few blocks southwest of Temple Square.

Hitman with heart’ e-mails spread on campus

By By Ana Breton and By Ana Breton • February 27, 2008

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Women’s Hoops: On the verge of history

By By Natalie Dicou and By Natalie Dicou • February 27, 2008

It's been 31 years since the U women's basketball team won 18 straight games. Back then, Jimmy Carter was president. "Rocky" was the Best Picture, and first-class stamps cost $0.13. The record has stood for a long time. With a win tonight against TCU, the Utes would surpass the 1977 mark and etch their own spot into the record books with an unprecedented 19th straight victory.

Gymnastics: Red Rocks get rare breather late in season

By By Jon Gilbert and By Jon Gilbert • February 27, 2008

Things just keep falling into place for the U gymnastics team. Through the first half of the season, Utah spent much of its time answering questions of depth and demonstrating team spirit that was seldom witnessed in 2007. Now the team has a rare week off from competition, and they couldn't have picked a better week.