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Of ants and trees: ‘Evolutionary déjà’ in the tropical rainforest
Ants are famous for their regimented and complex social behaviors. In the tropics, they are also famous for forming mutualisms with plants. Certain species of trees have conspicuous hollow swellings...
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‘Miracle’ filter turns store-bought LEDs into spintronic devices
Traditional electronics use semiconductors to transmit data through bursts of charged carriers (electrons or holes) to convey messages in “1s” and “0s.” Spintronic devices can process an order of...
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Heatwave haven at Red Butte Garden
Summer heatwave haven at Red Butte Garden The sun is beating down, and the city feels like a furnace. You're dying to be outside but craving a refuge, a place to escape the scorching heat...there is...
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Your therapist wants you to go outside
Joanna Bettmann Schaefer Spending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed...
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Genetics reveal ancient trade routes of Four Corners potato
A new study shows that a native potato species was brought to southern Utah by Indigenous people in the distant past, making it a candidate for the only culturally significant plant species to have...
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Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain
Reposted from University of Utah Health. Have you ever had the solution for a tough problem suddenly hit you when you’re thinking about something entirely different? Creative thought is a hallmark of...
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Mathematician unveils new model for understanding how cancers develop
Reposted from College of Science. Why do the vast majority of cancer cases arise late in patients’ lives? A traditional explanation in the development of cancers is a paradigm focused on mutations in...
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Global learning creates connections in Rwanda
This piece originally appeared on the “Good Notes” blog. When you picture a developing country, what do you see? Political strife, poverty, government corruption? You might not think that a country...
View ArticleProducing water out of thin air
Device developed by U engineers with Army funding harvests water from atmosphere, even in arid places.
View ArticleThe Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth
Castle Solar is a 40-megawatt alternating current solar facility located in Emery County, Utah.
View ArticleThe University of Utah represented in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games
Several U alumni and a current student will be competing in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
View ArticleHumans of the U: Yitong Xin
"I was drawn to the values of social work, which align with my belief in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to break the cycle of generational struggles and create opportunities for...
View ArticleHumans of the U: Seth LaPray
"Law school is hard and being able to enjoy the people you are around is an important part of getting through it."
View ArticleFirst Remote and Austere Conditions Grand Challenge
The U’s first research program enhanced the well-being of Utahns in rural areas. The legacy continues with the challenge for innovative projects focused on novel techniques, technologies, and methods...
View ArticleUnraveling Utah’s summer ozone puzzle
U scientists' air quality data to support deep probe into a growing air pollution problem in Salt Lake Valley.
View ArticleUniversity of Utah statement on new BYU Medical School
The University of Utah plans to actively pursue collaboration opportunities with the Church of Jesus Christ and BYU in medical education and clinical care.
View ArticleResearch integrity at the U
As conversations on research integrity continue to evolve, the U remains deeply committed to responsible research.
View ArticleLong COVID Clinic offers hope
Dr. Jeanette Brown discusses long COVID—what it is, how it’s treated, how to avoid extreme fatigue, and the range of symptoms and recovery.
View ArticleCrafter’s Corner at Employee Appreciation Day
Be sure to stop by their booths located on the southern end of the concourse to participate and get shopping!
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