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Campus Events

Astrofest brings rocket ships to campus

By Lauren Stolworthy
May 22, 2016 12:00 AM
The rain came down as the rockets shot up Saturday afternoon when families gathered to attend BYU’s annual Astrofest event May 21.
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Technology

International Space Station makes 100,000th orbit of Earth

By Alayna Pehrson
May 16, 2016 12:00 AM
On Monday, May 16, 2016, the International Space Station made its 100,000th orbit circling of the world. NASA says these 100,000 orbits are akin to traveling more than 2.6 billion miles. (Associated Press)
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Campus News

BYU STEM education majors help fill Utah's teacher void

By Marinda Risk
March 22, 2016 12:00 AM
Physics teaching professor Duane Merrell participates in a demonstration with his students. Merrell specializes in secondary physical science education. (Duane Merrell)
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Technology

Female Nobel Prize winners recognized during Women's History Month

By Josh Keeton
March 21, 2016 12:00 AM
The Nobel Prize, which is awarded in five different categories, is typically an annual award. This prize is given to those who have “done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses,' according to Alfred Nobel's will. The Nobel Prize is a prestigious award and has been an international tradition since its beginnings in 1901.
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Campus Events

Christian Smith addresses the battle of religion and science

By Madison Mcbride
February 23, 2016 12:00 AM
Christian Smith speaks at the Feb. 23, 2016 BYU Marriott Center forum. Smith gave his forum on the balance between science and religious topics. (Natalie Bothwell)
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Local

Provo-Orem metro area best in nation for job growth

By Chris Larson
January 07, 2016 12:00 AM
The Provo-Orem metro area topped the nation in November with 5.25 percent increase in year-to-year job growth, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Chris Bunker)
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Nation

Kaplan survey shows mixed feelings about the new MCAT

By Sofie Greenbaum
November 10, 2015 12:00 AM
Kaplan survey shows statistics about the new MCAT. The results are surprising. (Jessica Olsen)
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Healthy Living

BYU professor finds way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions

By Sofie Greenbaum
October 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Dr. Larry Baxter is using new technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
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Healthy Living

BYU study researches possible alternatives to plant fertilizer

By Sofie Greenbaum
October 08, 2015 12:00 AM
Rhizobia bacteria may be able to replace nitrogen-based fertilizers. (Mark A. Philbrick)
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Campus News

BYU undergrad Anthony Bennett becomes four-time published research author

By Sofie Greenbaum
October 06, 2015 12:00 AM
BYU Senior Anthony Bennett was recently published in a reviewed scientific research paper for the fourth time.
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Campus Events

Big companies attend BYU's annual STEM fair

By Jordan Hammond
September 28, 2015 12:00 AM
A student speaks with an Adobe representative about job opportunities at the STEM Fair. The STEM Fair is held annually at BYU. (Maddi Driggs)
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Opinion Outpost

Online opinion outpost: June 23

By Universe Contributor
June 23, 2015 12:00 AM
The Opinion Outpost features opinions and commentary on the latest hot topics from national news sources. As much as you love hearing from The Universe, we thought you might like to hear from journalists around the nation.
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Featured

I love BYU

By Emily Hales
March 13, 2015 12:00 AM
There are a lot of reasons to love BYU: our relatively inexpensive tuition, our beautiful campus, our talented athletes and artists, our accredited programs and our distinguished alumni, to name a few.
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Campus

BYU students launch 'DUST' alternate reality game

By Gianluca Cuestas
January 27, 2015 12:00 AM
'DUST' is a virtual reality game that challenges youth to apply STEM principles to save the world. ('DUST' website)
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State

Lawmakers told science-savvy education makes Utah competitive

By Collin Smith
February 11, 2014 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY — The leader of initiative pushing science and technology told a House Committee about the funding for digital math learning that has spurred a campaign by the private sector for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education — better know as STEM.
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Campus Events

Astrofest educates and inspires children and adults

By Nivea Soares Wright
May 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Adults and children alike had fun and became more familiar with the universe and scientific principals at Astrofest 2012.
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Local

UVU Opens New Science Building

April 27, 2012 12:00 AM
UVU opened a new Science Building on April 20. The 160,000 square-foot building contains 18 lecture classrooms, 27 laboratory classrooms, 12 research laboratories and a 400-seat auditorium -- the largest auditorium on campus.
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