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BYU neuroscience student begins MRI research investigating effects of social media on memory

By Lillian Ercanbrack
October 17, 2024 11:21 AM
Jared McFarlane, a neuroscience Ph.D. student at BYU, has begun a research project investigating the ways social media may affect attention and memory.
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Campus

BYU Simmons Center helps students conduct cancer research

By Lillian Ercanbrack
October 11, 2024 12:37 PM
Since 1997, the BYU Simmons Center for Cancer Research has supported a fellowship program that allows hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students at BYU to conduct full-time cancer research.
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Campus

BYU Life Sciences hosts seminar on science and faith

By Lillian Ercanbrack
September 26, 2024 06:37 PM
The BYU Life Sciences college hosted a seminar to show connections between science and faith on Thursday, Sept. 12.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Ring-like clouds spotted above Mount Etna

By Jaecie Stilovich
April 11, 2024 12:00 AM
Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy has been drawing attention over the last week as what appear to be “volcanic smoke rings” rise over the island volcano. Locals have reported seeing these rings since April 2. The rings are actually vortex rings, which are made of condensed water vapor, not smoke.
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Campus

The three components of lasting happiness, according to Harvard expert

By Eleanor Lambert
April 05, 2024 12:00 AM
The Hinckley Center's assembly hall was packed with people on March 28 who gathered to hear Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and acclaimed columnist and author, speak on how to find lasting happiness.
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Local

Annular 'ring of fire' eclipse will grace Utah skies this weekend

By Bryan Barba Salazar
October 11, 2023 12:00 AM
On Saturday, Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will grace Utah skies. The full eclipse will be visible from the many state parks in central and southern Utah located in the eclipse zone.
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Campus News

BYU student prepares to present research findings at national conference

By Kaitlyn Schreiner
March 14, 2023 12:00 AM
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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Art

BYU Bean Life Science Museum unveils 2 student-led exhibits

By Wanzhe Li
February 16, 2023 12:00 AM
The BYU Bean Life Science Museum unveiled two new student-led exhibits, “Change the Climate' and 'Understanding COVID-19.”
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Campus Events

Education Week: Light exemplifies compatibility of scientific findings and religious doctrines

By Karina Andrew
August 21, 2019 12:00 AM
John D. Lamb speaks at Education Week on light in science and theology. (Nicole Peterson)
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Nation

Why do zebras have stripes? Perhaps to dazzle away flies

By Associated Press
February 21, 2019 12:00 AM
Scientists from the University of Bristol and the University of California at Davis, dressed horses in black-and-white Zebra type striped coats for part of their research, offering evidence that zebra stripes provide protection from blood-sucking insects that spread diseases. (University of Bristol and University of California at Davis via AP)
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Local

STEM poses challenges for humanities

By Madalyn Mcrae
May 08, 2018 12:00 AM
Jon Balzotti is a BYU English professor. He said studying the humanities gives students a unique perspective on life. (Madalyn McRae)
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Good in the Universe

STEM Like a Girl fair encourages girls to pursue math, science careers

By Laurie Bradshaw
February 16, 2018 12:00 AM
A volunteer representing the water industry teaches girls about her career at the STEM Like a Girl event at Orem Library Feb. 12. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Campus Events

Astrofest teaches about astronomy and physics

By Eric Baker
May 22, 2017 12:00 AM
Children enjoy launching rockets at Astrofest on BYU campus. (Ari Davis)
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Campus News

BYU super mileage vehicle goes the distance

By Ryan Hernandez
April 21, 2017 12:00 AM
The super mileage team works to prepare for one of the vehicle's test runs. From left: Chris Wride, Carson Zaugg, Miles Davis, Adam Ziegenfelder and Jared Lutz. (Jason Lutz)
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Campus News

BYU researchers aim to solve world hunger through quinoa

By Ryan Hernandez
March 03, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU professors Rick Jellen and Jeff Maughan lead the research in quinoa and its potential to revolutionize what we eat. (Nate Edwards)
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Art

BYU Mars Rover one step closer to R2-D2

By Ryan Hernandez
February 16, 2017 12:00 AM
Jordan Oldroyd, left, and Drew Warren are two of the students working on the BYU Mars Rover. The rover is now equipped with new sensors, navigates autonomously and can help astronauts with tasks such as tool retrieval, sample taking and repairs. (Jaren Wilkey)
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Campus Events

Annual Summerhays lecture puts evolution in an LDS context

By Anne-Greyson Long
September 28, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU biology professor Steven Peck discussed the relationship between faith and evolution in this year's Summerhays Lecture. LDS people should believe in both, Peck said. (Anne-Greyson Long)
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Campus Events

STEM love bolstered at Y-Chem Open Lab Day

By Michelle Staker
May 26, 2016 12:00 AM
Y-Chem president Alex Farnsworth taught elementary-aged kids at Open Lab Day on Saturday, May 14. (Maddie Driggs)
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