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Researchers Track Origins of Toxic Catastrophe in the Himalayas
An international team of scientists including USU climate researchers used a combination of satellite-based sensors…
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Big News about Big Trees: QCNR Researcher Featured on NPR's Science Friday
USU professor featured on NPR's Science Friday deciphering the surprisingly complex and high-impact lives of forests'…
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Head Above Water: Major Grant Awarded for Research on Water Markets
A new project at USU will investigate how water market strategies might respond to climate change and drought while…
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USU Professor Joined Instead Podcast to Discuss Plastic in Atmospheric Dust
While examining dust particles under a microscope, Janice Brahney noticed other kinds of particles mixed in. The…
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Steep But Not Deep: New Research Chronicles how Utah Ski Resorts are Adapting to Climate Change
The number of cold days suitable for skiing has dropped in the state, and snowpack, snow quality and the length of…
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Beef Going Green: Major New Grant Supports Strategies for Sustainable Grazing
They say that you can't have your cake and eat it too—but what about beef?
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Catching Drops of Golden Sun: USU Computer Scientist Awarded Solar Tracker Patent
Nicholas Flann's innovative mechanical device captures clean energy.
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USU Part of New Institute to Understand Climate Change, Other Disasters
The project aims to harness geospatial data to understand the connections and complex interactions that result from…
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The Road More Traveled: Predicting Trail Choices Based on OHV Drivers' Motivations
It's certainly easy to do, but not very useful, to stereotype outdoorsy people based on the types of recreation they…
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New Research Suggests California's Wildfires Cycle has Been Superseded by Global Warming
The dominant force driving wildfires in California for hundreds of years may no longer be the key factor in the…
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Packing it Out Utah Style: Successful Statewide Trails and Waterways Cleanup
It was the second statewide trails and waterways volunteer cleanup event, bringing together local governments,…
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Rising Temperatures Reshape When and How Much People Get Outdoors on Public Lands
With summer winding down, millions of Americans are shelving their sandals, draining their kayaks and dusting off…