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Rescue Food: A homegrown nonprofit that is changing Utah food waste
This holiday season, a homegrown Utah nonprofit is reducing food waste to help families in need while taking care of the environment.
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BYU Life Sciences hosts student research conference
The BYU College of Life Sciences hosted a conference to highlight student research on Friday, Oct. 25.
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BYU office of First-Year Experience hosts Story Slam to study neuroscience of belonging
The office of First-Year Experience at BYU hosted its First-Year Story Slam on Oct. 8.
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BYU researchers solve nuclear power problems with AI
A team of researchers in BYU’s Department of Chemical Engineering recently discovered a new way to design nuclear power structures using artificial intelligence.
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Student research on Alzheimer's aims to better understand disease
According to theNational Institute of Health, more than 6.5 million Americans ages 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer's dementia. This staggering figure highlights the pressing need for continued research and understanding of this complex and often misunderstood disease.
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BYU students give insights on patience, doctrine at BYU Religious Education Student Symposium
Key speakers Mark Norton and Sean Magoffin dove deep into the themes of patience and distinctions between doctrine and policy at the BYU Religious Education Student Symposium on Feb. 16.
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BYU student prepares to present research findings at national conference
BYU sophomore Matthew Yancey and several of his peers have been preparing to present their findings and research plans regarding rocket acoustics at a national conference for the Acoustical Society of America on May 8-12.
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Eye on the Y: BYU School of Communication alumni assist in publishing Tara Bench’s latest cookbook, BYU alumni finds E. coli bacteria in Turkeys
Former BYU student, food blogger, and founder of Tara Teaspoon, Tara Bench, brought BYU communication alumni Britney Fronk, Amy Hamilton and Lindsay Steele to her team to assist in the publishing of her latest cookbook.
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BYU microbiology professor finds silver lining during COVID-19 pandemic
Many BYU research projects were halted or postponed because of restrictions or social distancing concerns when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. However, microbiology professor Brad Berges was able to make the most of a tough situation and even contribute to research on SARS-CoV-2.
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BYU experts share how to use technology to improve mental health
BYU professors and other technology experts have noticed the effects that technology and social media have on mental and physical health in recent years.
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BYU researchers discover trauma victims may negate negative outcomes
A 1998 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that children who experience four or more traumatic experiences were expected to have worse health outcomes compared to those who don't. A team of BYU psychologists recently discovered that positive reinforcers in the lives of children who have undergone traumatic events may negate negative health outcomes.
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Self-help apps increase confidence, motivation
BYU researchers found 90 percent of self-help app users reported increased confidence and motivation. (Haley Mosher, Dani Jardine)
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BYU research shows stress just as harmful as unhealthy diet
BYU professor Laura Bridgewater, third from left, discusses research with her lab students. Bridgewater led a study that proved stress is just as harmful to the body as eating an unhealthy diet. (University Communications)
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BYU Alzheimer's lab raises awareness on the disease's widespread reach
John Kauwe, back right, and Meganne Ferrel, first row third from left, work in the lab on a daily basis. Approximately 20 people work in the Kauwe lab including undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty members. (Jaren Wilkey/BYU Photo)
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BYU researchers identify cocoa compound beneficial to diabetics
Thomas Rowley, a recent BYU graduate, analyzes cells for a study on cocoa's benefits in the lab of Jeffery Tessem. The study demonstrates that compounds in cocoa could cause beta cells to produce more insulin in the body. (BYU Photo)
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BYU researchers study Utah Lake algal bloom
A woman stands along the Utah Lake shore near a remaining spot of algae in July. BYU researchers are looking into why the algal bloom happened and what can be done to prevent it in the future. (Dani Jardine)
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Provo experiences longest frost-free period in Utah history
Provo's first snow of the 2016-2017 season marked the longest frost-free period in the history of Utah.
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Spirituality in the classroom increases perception of teaching skills
Matt Hiatt teaching Psychology 101 at Brigham Young University. (Lauren Stolworthy)
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