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BYU researchers investigate possible groundwater pollution threatening Great Salt Lake
BYU Professor of Geology, Greg Carling, and his team are investigating possible groundwater contamination in the Great Salt Lake, a crucial ecosystem that supports thousands of migratory birds.
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Video: Special BYU Lecture by Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne
The video recording of Kip Thorne's lecture at BYU is now available below. Every seat was full, so we're grateful to provide a video of the lecture.
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BYU celebrates 150 years with a scientific twist on a birthday tradition
BYU is marking its 150th anniversary with a creative spin on a classic celebration: blowing out birthday candles in BYU style.
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Travis Lemon Receives the 2025 Honored Alumni Award
The College and University Proudly Announce Travis Lemon as the 2025 Honored Alumni.
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New BYU microscopes offer atomic-level imaging, student-led research
At many universities, student researchers rarely get the chance to even see a transmission electron microscope, or TEM, up close—let alone use one. At BYU, undergraduate students are about to run the show.
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Meet the BYU math student helping make wildfire predictions faster and smarter
Using machine learning and math, a BYU student improved a key tool firefighters rely on during wildfire season
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BYU graduate’s journey blends animation, research and family
Mia McGuire partnered with a BYU professor to create an app that promotes social media safety for autistic users.
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BYU study analyzes distant Kuiper Belt object with NASA's Hubble data
The researchers identify a possible rare triple system in the Kuiper Belt
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Risk it or kick it? BYU research analyzes NFL coaches’ risk tolerance on fourth down
BYU study reveals how NFL coaches, including Super Bowl contenders Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni, weigh risk on fourth down.
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Save your tears for another day — BYU researchers can use them to detect disease
Each tear type carries unique proteins that reveal insights into health
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Sounding off: BYU researchers study the roar of SpaceX's Starship
BYU team measures the thunderous noise of the world’s most powerful rocket, exploring its impact on communities and the environment.
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Cracking the carb code: BYU researchers create new glycemic index database to improve dietary awareness
BYU researchers create the first national glycemic index database, revealing how common foods impact health and contribute to chronic diseases.
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