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USU Student Maps Paths Out of Addiction in Utah Valley
SolutionsApr 11

USU Student Maps Paths Out of Addiction in Utah Valley

A Utah State senior spent her summer interviewing people in recovery to identify what helps and what hurts when someone's fighting to reclaim their life from addiction. Her research could help communities remove barriers that make staying sober nearly impossible.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
Utah Teens to Build Real Electric Car This Summer
InnovationMay 8

Utah Teens to Build Real Electric Car This Summer

Fifteen high school students in Northern Utah will spend a week building a fully functional street-legal electric vehicle from the ground up. The hands-on program launches this July at Utah State University's cutting-edge electric vehicle research center.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Utah State Students Win Top STEM Scholarship Prize
Community HeroesMar 28

Utah State Students Win Top STEM Scholarship Prize

Two Utah State undergraduates just earned one of America's most prestigious STEM awards, beating out over 1,400 competitors nationwide. Their secret? Real-world research solving problems from winter road safety to wildlife conflicts.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group
SolutionsMar 20

Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group

Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.

STAT News3 min read
Beavers Brought Utah's Dying River Back to Life in 6 Years
Planet WinsJun 22

Beavers Brought Utah's Dying River Back to Life in 6 Years

Desert rivers in Utah were barely surviving drought conditions until researchers had a wild idea: relocate beavers to engineer a comeback. Six years later, the Price River is thriving with kayakers, fish, and a booming recreation economy.

Upworthy3 min read
Utah Scientists Find Massive Freshwater Reserve Under Salt Lake
InnovationMar 31

Utah Scientists Find Massive Freshwater Reserve Under Salt Lake

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.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
Utah Scientists Find New Worms in Great Salt Lake
Planet WinsMar 5

Utah Scientists Find New Worms in Great Salt Lake

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.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
Epilepsy Research Saves 2-Year-Old's Life With Pacemaker
Community HeroesJan 29

Epilepsy Research Saves 2-Year-Old's Life With Pacemaker

When two-year-old Briar Curtis's heart stopped for two minutes during a seizure, a tiny implanted monitor caught it—thanks to research that discovered a surprising link between epilepsy and deadly heart problems. Now she's thriving in preschool with energy her mom never thought possible.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem
SolutionsMar 17

Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem

A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.

STAT News2 min read
New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide
InnovationApr 14

New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide

Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund
SolutionsApr 16

South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund

When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons
InnovationMar 13

South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons

South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor
InnovationFeb 26

Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor

Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.

Google News - Clinical Trial Success3 min read
Nigeria's 400,000-Sample Biobank Transforms Disease Research
InnovationApr 2

Nigeria's 400,000-Sample Biobank Transforms Disease Research

Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.

Vanguard Nigeria3 min read
Utah Royals Make History With First Win Over Angel City
SportsMay 3

Utah Royals Make History With First Win Over Angel City

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.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Scientists Build Grassroots Research Network After NIH Cuts
InnovationMay 28

Scientists Build Grassroots Research Network After NIH Cuts

After federal research funding collapsed and thousands of scientists lost their jobs, a new model of community-driven science is taking root across America. From state-funded research bonds to mobile MRI scanners in rural towns, researchers are discovering that science doesn't need ivory towers to thrive.

STAT News3 min read
Utah State Students Win Nation's Top STEM Honor
Community HeroesMar 27

Utah State Students Win Nation's Top STEM Honor

Two Utah State undergraduates just earned Goldwater Scholarships, one of America's most prestigious honors for young scientists. Their stories prove it's never too late to chase your dreams in science.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Utah's ALS Clinic Advances Care with New Gene Therapy
Health & WellnessMar 30

Utah's ALS Clinic Advances Care with New Gene Therapy

The only multidisciplinary ALS clinic in the Mountain West now offers groundbreaking gene therapy for patients with genetic forms of the disease. University of Utah Health's team brings together 10+ specialists in one visit, making life easier for the 30,000 Americans living with ALS.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Scientists Finally Recognizing Librarians as Research Experts
Acts of KindnessApr 14

Scientists Finally Recognizing Librarians as Research Experts

Librarians are breaking free from the "service provider" stereotype to become valued research partners and co-authors on scientific studies. One librarian's expertise in consumer health and digital literacy earned them spots on multiple research teams.

Nature News2 min read
Utah Connects Last School to High-Speed Internet
SolutionsJun 9

Utah Connects Last School to High-Speed Internet

Every public school in Utah now has high-speed internet after a remote Navajo Nation high school received fiber connectivity. The 200-mile network ends a decade-long digital divide for students who couldn't research colleges or stream lessons without freezing screens.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read

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