Articles by University of Utah

an illustration of the pyroelectrochemical cell above a farm scene, with the cell shown as an three layers of copper metal, a composite, and another copper layer. Blue and red electrons move in and out of the cell structure.

New Device Gathers, Stores Electricity in Remote Settings

by University of Utah

Pyroelectrochemical cell harnesses changes in ambient temperature to self-charge, has potential for IoT applications

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How a Walk in Nature Restores Attention

by University of Utah

Neural research uses EEG to measure brain activity on subjects after walks through nature and parking lots

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The Science behind Snowflakes

by University of Utah

In a study that could enhance weather forecasting, researchers discover that snowflake movement is predictable

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Isotope Data Strengthens Suspicions of Ivory Stockpile Theft

by University of Utah

Science shows the ivory dates to the 1980s, similar in age to ivory in Burundi's national stockpile

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Some Mammals Shift Their Schedules in Urban Environments

by University of Utah

These shifts could have consequences for inter-species interactions

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First-Ever Study of LGBT+ Experiences in Physics Reveals Red Flags

by University of Utah

Pioneering study finds women, trans people, most likely to experience harassment

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What Makes Armillaria ostoyae Such a Hard Fungus to Kill

by University of Utah

University of Utah engineers discover what makes a tree-killing fungus so hard to put down

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Predict Phosphine Reactivity with One Simple Metric

by University of Utah

Researchers explore possible features that describe phosphine structure to predict their reactivity

Students in a University of Utah general chemistry class.

Certainty about Belonging, Performance in a STEM Course Reinforce Each Other

by University of Utah

Belonging insecurity in a first-year chemistry course can affect a student’s midterm scores

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Using Emotion and Humor to Combat Science Misinformation

by University of Utah

Researchers examine why it’s so difficult to detect science misinformation and suggest that using humor may help combat the issue