• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 24th, 2014
Meet Univofutah, the Asteroid Named After the US' University of Utah

Meet Univofutah, the Asteroid Named After the US' University of Utah

This space rock measures about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) in width, astronomers say it orbits between Mars and Jupiter

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 21st, 2014
Killer Chicken-like Dinosaur Discovered in the Dakotas

Killer Chicken-like Dinosaur Discovered in the Dakotas

The creature lived around the same time as Tyrannosaurus Rex

New Semiconductors Can Operate Inside Nuclear Reactors

New Semiconductors Can Operate Inside Nuclear Reactors

These electronics can withstand blistering temperatures

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 23rd, 2013
Yellowstone's Magma Reservoir Is 2.5 Times Larger than First Thought

Yellowstone's Magma Reservoir Is 2.5 Times Larger than First Thought

The supervolcano could erupt with 2,000 times the power of Mount St. Helens

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 23rd, 2013
Massive Liquid Water Aquifer Found Under Greenland – Video

Massive Liquid Water Aquifer Found Under Greenland – Video

The formation holds liquid water around the year, scientists say

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 12th, 2013
Lizards Extract Oxygen During Both Inhalation and Exhalation

Lizards Extract Oxygen During Both Inhalation and Exhalation

This is why the reptiles may one day inherit the Earth, experts say

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 7th, 2013
Tyrannosaurus Rex's Grandfather Finally Discovered

Tyrannosaurus Rex's Grandfather Finally Discovered

Paleontologists discover new species from this family in the US

Studying Black Holes with Room-Temperature Superconductors

Studying Black Holes with Room-Temperature Superconductors

The research will be conducted by a University of Utah chemist

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 15th, 2012
Advanced Carbon Monitoring Method Developed

Advanced Carbon Monitoring Method Developed

Researchers are now able to survey atmospheric CO2 amounts

US Army Wants Lighter, More Efficient Batteries for Its Soldiers

US Army Wants Lighter, More Efficient Batteries for Its Soldiers

A consortium of universities was recently tapped to complete this assignment

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 3rd, 2012
Black Hole Can Feed on Binary Star Systems

Black Hole Can Feed on Binary Star Systems

This old proposal was finally confirmed in a new study

Why Gene Allowing for Infections Are Maintained

Why Gene Allowing for Infections Are Maintained

They can still be found in humans and many other vertebrates

Music Is Distraction, Painkiller, Anxiety Relief and More

Music Is Distraction, Painkiller, Anxiety Relief and More

Study showcases little-known benefits of listening to music

University of Utah Recognized as CUDA Center of Excellence

University of Utah Recognized as CUDA Center of Excellence

"The worlds of scientific computing and computer graphics owe a great deal to the University of Utah," said David Kirk