Nanoparticles in sunscreens, cosmetics and hundreds of other consumer products may pose risks to the environment by damaging beneficial microbes, scientists reported Tuesday.
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Mar 22, 2009
The north pole of Saturn has a constant hurricane located above it. If you were to stand in its eye and look up, you'd see what's equivalent to the Northern Lights on Earth, says USU physicist Shane Larson.
Mar 18, 2009
According to USU physicists, faster-than-light particles, or "tachyons", may be fundamentally impossible. If they're right, their new theory would also imply that time – seemingly one of the most fundamental facets of nature – is no more than a mirage.
Mar 2, 2009
Joel Pederson is applying geological techniques to solve an archeological problem.
As obesity in America reaches epidemic proportions, researchers are keying in on the reasons for ever-expanding waistlines and attraction to junk food.
Feb 24, 2009
Utah State University geologist James “Jim” Evans is among a group of researchers peering deep into California’s San Andreas fault to explore previously unseen geophysical phenomena.
Feb 20, 2009
Students in USU's Women in Medicine club share career goals, study tips and confront barriers.
Feb 16, 2009
Scientists are pursuing earthquakes deep into their subterranean lairs, studying them on land and below the sea.
Feb 13, 2009
In a zany Valentine's fundraiser, ASUSU and the USU Bookstore urge Aggies to support their colleges' scholarship funds.
Geologist Melissa Jackson, Mathematician/Statistician Jay Jones, Physicist Jonathan Thompson and Computer Scientist Jerry Westberg receive university "A" Pins.
