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For a while, crocodile

The 230-million-year-old crocodylian lineage survived two mass extinction events. A new study uncovers a secret to their longevity.

Medicine

Pioneering the Future: Paths Toward Better Population Health

When it comes to public health, knowledge is power. Everyone needs reliable information about health risks and disease prevention, and…

Genetics

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Parts of Our DNA May Evolve Much Faster than Previously Thought

Researchers used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations.

Biology

Woodrats’ Immunity to Snake Venom Changes with the Weather

Researchers looking at effects of the desert rodent’s toxic diet discover cool temps reduce its ability to survive rattlesnake bites.

Geophysics

Using Vibrations to See Into Yellowstone’s Magma Reservoir

U geophysicists locate the top of the potentially explosive underground formation that drives Yellowstone’s hydrothermal features.

Medicine

Pioneering the Future: Unveiling Tomorrow’s Medicine

By discovering unexpected ways that neighboring cells spur cancer cell growth, scientists unveil a new target to stop cancer from…

Engineering

Measuring ‘Creep’ in Materials Under Extreme Conditions

Using “Swiss Army knife” of testing instruments, U engineers accelerate advanced materials needed for nuclear energy.

Health

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Research Uncovers Hidden Spread of One of the Most Common Hospital-Associated Infections

C. difficile (C. diff) spreads through ICUs more than three times more than previously thought, remaining on surfaces for weeks.

Atmospheric Sciences

Dust in the Wind: How cities alter natural airborne particles

Salt Lake’s locally sourced dust pollution carries far more hazardous elements than natural dust blown in from the Great Basin.

Engineering

The Next Generation of 3D Printing Might Use Glass

U electrical engineers are leading an international effort to innovate additive manufacturing.

NHMU

How ancient stone kitchens preserve food secrets

Natural History Museum of Utah anthropologists uncover microscopic plant residues in metates, revealing insights into diets of West’s ancient cultures.

Education

AI paves the way for kids to learn math by teaching it

Amidst declining math scores, AI-powered app co-created by U faculty aims to double learning rate.

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