Sounds of the West
Thousands of animal and ambient sounds from eleven western states have been recorded and archived in a digital library in Utah. While fascinating in their own right, sounds can also be used to track environmental change.
The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs
Author Brian Switek’s new book discusses new discoveries about how dinosaurs looked, lived, and had sex
A Voyage of Discovery on an Ancient Sand Sea
A paleontologist's work can be incremental and grueling. But once in a while, they're lucky enough to be a part of an incredible discovery.
Natural History Museum Spotlights Plight Facing Utah Frogs
Globally frogs and toads may be facing a mass extinction. At the Natural History Museum, scientists explained what they're doing to save local populations.
Saving the Rain Forest By Using It to Find Drugs
Scientists at the University of Utah apply knowledge from their basic science research to save rain forests in Panama.
Explosion in Urban Beekeeping Raises Concerns for Honeybee Population
Experts fear that negligent hobby beekeeping could spur a disease outbreak that devastates commercial hives.
How Dogs Came to Be—Part 2
For thousands of years dogs have wandered the world with humans. Researchers have begun to unravel how that happened.