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To Binge or Not to Binge Episode 41: ‘Bill Nye the Science Guy’

By Marshall Falkner February 4, 2019

  I know it has been a while, but think back to elementary school — those days when the TV cart would roll out and everyone gathered around criss-cross apple sauce, ready to learn. I remember...

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Dust Poses Dangers to Salt Lake Snow

By Amy Loret January 17, 2019

  Whether you enjoy hitting the slopes or just appreciate a healthy environment here in Utah, there is a threat to those enjoyments that might not be on your radar. We’re talking about dust. Dr....

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To Binge or Not To Binge Episode 40: “Murdoch Mysteries”

By Abigail Raasch, Arts Writer January 11, 2019

  Warning: This review contains mild spoilers for “Murdoch Mysteries.” As you probably know from personal experience, different television series require certain moods. Sometimes, we need...

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Total Lunar Eclipse ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’: What You Need to Know

By Amy Loret January 10, 2019

  Mark your calendars and get ready to watch the rare ‘super blood wolf moon’ total lunar eclipse on the night of Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth’s shadow blocks...

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Public Perceptions of Female Fertility

By Amy Loret January 3, 2019

  The American birth rate has been falling over the past decade. The latest U.S. Census population estimates indicate that fertility rates are down and hit a record low for a second year running...

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AAAS Nominates Two U of U Professors

By Connor Applegate December 3, 2018

  University of Utah professors Shelley Minteer and Glenn Prestwich were recognized by their peers as 2018 Fellows for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in an announcement...

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U Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute Receive Grant to Extend Hope For Potential Cancer Patients

By Claudia Robles November 16, 2018

  Researchers at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah were awarded a prestigious award to further research genetics. This science grant, awarded through the National Cancer...

Patience: There Shouldnt Be A Planet B

Patience: There Shouldn’t Be A Planet B

By Alisa Patience November 13, 2017

There are many movies featuring alien life forms — specifically ones where an alien race comes to Earth — either to take it over, use it for recourses or to punish human beings. This includes films...

Is Medical Marijuana a Slippery Slope?

Is Medical Marijuana a Slippery Slope?

By Bailey Shelden and Emma Tanner April 6, 2017

Potentials in Medicine Should be Explored Bailey Shelden Medical marijuana is a popular and controversial topic in society today, as there are now 28 states that have made medical marijuana legal....

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U Professor Develops Scientist Barbie to Inspire Young Girls

By Stefanie Arevalo March 25, 2015

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Swinging from the tree tops comes Barbie, clad in all her climbing gear and ready to do research. FEATURE STORY: HOW THE UTAH LEGISLATURE SUPPORTED THE U THIS SESSION Nalini...