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Utah congressman takes action to stop future nuclear weapons testing in U.S.
With all of the chaos surrounding the U.S. presidential election, word of the Trump administration and Senate Republicans creating legislation to prepare to resume nuclear weapons testing at the Nevada Test Site hasn't received much public attention.
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BYU students create new glasses to help children with autism improve eye contact
Leer en español: Estudiantes de BYU crean nuevas gafas que ayudan a los niños con autismo a mejorar el contacto visual
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BYU students engineer new mask filter made from everyday materials
BYU engineering students worked on a project this summer where they created masks made from materials found anywhere in the world to help developing countries have access to better protective filtration systems.
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How social media impacts political views
Leer en español: Cómo las redes sociales impactan las opiniones políticas
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Student housing WiFi could buckle with remote fall classes
Leer en español: El Wifi de las residencias de estudiantes podría fallar durante las clases en línea este otoño
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"Sharenting" causes embarrassment and potential risks for kids
Social media has created a whole new discussion when it comes to online security and privacy of children. Parents can now document a child's whole life over the internet by posting pictures, videos and funny stories of their kids for the whole world to see.
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Social media creating more opportunities to shop
The convenience of online shopping has extended to social media. Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and other sites have created a way for smaller stores to get more attention.
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Student invents self-cleaning water bottle
BYU student Willy Hogan has always loved water, and anyone watching the young surfer carve Laguna Beach's waves would agree. Now, Hogan is taking unique strides to make clean water accessible and reduce marine debris through a self-cleaning water bottle he invented.
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DNA ancestral data insufficient for many of Eastern origin
Leer en español: Los datos de Ancestry son insuficientes para los del origen oriental
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Demand for genetic counseling leads to lack of counselors
See also Genetic Counseling: A Growing Medical Field
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Genetics research at BYU may not be what you think
See alsoBYU researchers contribute toward finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease
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Social media may offer LGBTQ individuals a safe space to come out
Daniel Spencer, known for the Instagram account provohoelife and Provo's Most Eligible, said coming out on social media was overall positive. (Daniel Spencer)
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Social media affects family dynamics
From monthly family updates to mommy blogs, social media has created a unique family niche on the internet. Growing numbers of families are creating a network to share their families’ experiences, such as moving to a new home or raising children. Some will create posts on the “how-tos” of parenting or discuss the controversies of home life like vaccines or child discipline.
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'Hey Harold' podcast brings library to life
The Harold B. Lee Library is sharing its lesser-known resources to students via a podcast called 'Hey Harold,' which was released on Monday, Jan 20.
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BYU tech makes family history more interactive online
Expansive family history libraries and events like RootsTech are some of the many attractions that bring family history enthusiasts to Utah.
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Social media news consumption becoming more popular with younger generations
News platforms are rapidly changing and social media is the latest platform that makes news more accessible.
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Staying safe online is more important than ever, experts say
See also 'Convenience or privacy, virtual assistant users debate'
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