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Olympic champions are welcoming home Team USA and kicking off a free 10-day celebration where fans can watch elite Para athletes compete for gold. Salt Lake City's Watch Party runs March 6-15 with live music, food trucks, and broadcasts of six winter Para sports.
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A massive illuminated sphere and soundscape filled with brine flies, bison, and bird calls recently drew crowds to a Salt Lake City park. The immersive artwork transformed environmental crisis into hope, rallying Utahns to save their disappearing lake before it's too late.
Researchers discovered a massive freshwater reservoir hiding beneath Utah's shrinking Great Salt Lake, offering unexpected hope as the state faces its worst drought in decades. The ancient water, trapped thousands of feet underground, could help fight toxic dust clouds threatening nearby communities.
A new book reveals how scientists are using lessons from a miraculous lake rescue in California to save vital ecosystems across the American West. Even unlikely allies are joining the fight to restore these forgotten natural treasures.
Researchers discovered a huge freshwater reservoir beneath Utah's Great Salt Lake that could help restore dried-up portions of the shrinking lake bed. The underground water spans at least 10 square miles and reaches 2.5 miles deep in some areas.
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.
Scientists discovered a vast freshwater reservoir hidden deep beneath Utah's shrinking Great Salt Lake, offering new hope for tackling toxic dust pollution. The breakthrough could protect communities while reshaping how we search for water in desert regions worldwide.
Scientists discovered a tiny worm living in Utah's Great Salt Lake that exists nowhere else on Earth. The finding could unlock secrets about how life survives in extreme conditions.
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.
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.
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured a stunning pink, heart-shaped salt lake in Argentina that looks like nature's Valentine. The shallow lake turns vibrant pink when special algae and microorganisms thrive in its salty waters.
Both Utah soccer teams claimed victories Saturday, with the Royals securing their first-ever win against Angel City FC while Real Salt Lake dominated Portland at home. The double header brought electric energy to Utah soccer fans and showcased homegrown talent shining on the field.
Scientists discovered fresh water bubbling up beneath Utah's Great Salt Lake, one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth. The hidden reservoir could extend two miles deep and help address toxic dust problems threatening nearby communities.
A year after suffering a demoralizing 8-0 defeat, League Two Salford City proved their growth by pushing Manchester City to the limit in a respectable 2-0 loss. The underdog performance showed how far the fourth-tier club has come.
Seattle's popular Lake Union hides dozens of sunken vessels on its floor, and a team is using an underwater robot to map this forgotten maritime graveyard. They've already confirmed 20 wrecks and discovered two nobody knew existed.
Sixteen Utah communities just locked in a plan to power hundreds of thousands of homes with new wind, solar, and geothermal energy by 2029. Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Park City are leading a voluntary program that lets residents invest $4 monthly in local renewable power.
Researchers livestreamed a dive 1,300 feet down to Lake Superior's darkest depths, revealing thriving life and important clues about the lake's health. The mission showed that even extreme underwater environments can teach us how to protect the Great Lakes.
Archaeologists working alongside Guatemala's Tz'utujil Maya community have confirmed an ancient settlement beneath Lake Atitlán, creating a new model where Indigenous knowledge and science work as equal partners. This discovery rewrites both what lies beneath the water and how archaeology itself should be practiced.
David Jinkens, a founding board member who helped launch California's premier economic development organization in 1980, just received its highest honor for a lifetime of strengthening communities. The South Lake Tahoe City Council member and retired city manager will receive the 2026 Local Economic Development Champion Award for transforming his region's economy over four decades.
Vietnam's largest city is transforming into a 22 million person metropolis where residents can travel anywhere in just one hour. The ambitious 2050 master plan combines metro lines, coastal development, and smart growth to create one of Asia's most livable cities.
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