What began as a secret society at Yale University in 1832 is now celebrating its 100-year anniversary at the U. It is called the Skull and Bones Society.

Researchers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Intermountain Healthcare have joined forces to form a new database that will allow them to better understand how cancer is passed within families.

J. Walt8212;part computer geek, part rock star8212;created entire digital worlds in a live animation performance called "Spontaneous Fantasia" at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts Friday.

The sun was shining, but the students who gathered on the state Capitol steps held open umbrellas and signs saying, "That rainy day is here."

U researchers are working to develop a less-complex six-legged robot using the same idea of a robot that can walk and roll if necessary.

In an effort to minimize statewide budget cuts, the Utah Legislature might postpone construction for one or two years on a building complex at the U that would house science and technology researchers.

U neighbors and city residents attending the first of three community workshops held at the Rice-Eccles Tower on Thursday asked dozens of questions to U administrators and developers.

As homelessness in Utah rises8212;there were as many as 500 more Utahns on the street in 2008 than in 20078212;people are turning to local organizations such as The Road Home in Salt Lake City and Community Action Services and Foodbank in Provo for help.

In a surprise move Thursday morning, the head of the construction firm of The Layton Companies donated an additional $10,000 to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation to match an initial gift.

The new "Re-Act" exhibit at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, which starts Feb. 3, couples five pieces from the museum's permanent collection with five responses by art students from the around the Salt Lake City area.