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Researchers discovered microscopic roundworms thriving in the muddy depths of Utah's Great Salt Lake, revealing that one of North America's saltiest environments hosts more life than anyone realized. The tiny animals add an entirely new chapter to what scientists thought was a simple ecosystem.
Scientists at the University of Utah discovered a massive underground freshwater reservoir beneath the Great Salt Lake, fed by thousands of years of mountain snowmelt. The finding could help combat dangerous dust storms while rewriting what we know about groundwater systems.
A pint-sized migrating bird just moved closer to endangered species protections, which could transform how Utah manages the shrinking Great Salt Lake. The federal decision means real hope for one of the West's most critical wetland ecosystems.
While Utah battles to save the Great Salt Lake, a new generation of data centers is proving you can power the digital age without draining water supplies. Some facilities now use just a fraction of the water older buildings consume, offering a blueprint for responsible tech growth.