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health1 day ago•14 min saved

From Utah to D.C.: Utah grad with stage 4 cancer pushes for broader clinical-trial access

Joseph Mutalwa, a University of Utah graduate diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer, traveled to Salt Lake City to participate in a clinical trial and will head to Washington, D.C. for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Leadership Summit to urge lawmakers to boost federal cancer research funding and expand access to clinical trials, including support for the Clinical Trial Modernization Act. He aims to bring attention to patient barriers like travel and costs, having previously met Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, and plans to advocate with Utah’s congressional delegation.

via KSL.com|

#advocacy #cancer #clinical-trials

science12 days ago•16 min saved

Great Salt Lake meteorite fragment debuts at University of Utah exhibit

A 774-gram fragment of the Great Salt Lake meteorite, the largest recovered from Utah’s 2022 fall, is now on display at the University of Utah as the centerpiece of a new exhibit. The rock—an ordinary chondrite about 4.56 billion years old—was part of Utah’s second witnessed meteorite fall, and scientists have traced its pre-impact orbit to link it with asteroid families while dozens of other fragments have been recovered.

via KSL News|

#great-salt-lake-meteorite #meteorite-fall #orbit-tracking

science16 days ago•17 min saved

Mount Timpanogos Rock Glacier Hides Water Reserve

University of Utah researchers estimate a rock glacier on Mount Timpanogos contains up to 150 feet of ice, enough to fill about 600 Olympic pools, identified through precise gravity measurements mapping ice beneath debris; the ice could sustain late-summer flows into streams and groundwater in Utah’s dry climate, but hidden ice also poses flood hazards, and Utah has about 836 rock glaciers with enough ice to fill roughly 400,000 Olympic pools, underscoring the state’s potential water storage amid warming and seismic risks along the Wasatch fault.

via KSL|

#climate-change #mount-timpanogos #rock-glacier

science22 days ago•6 min saved

Tiny-people visions traced to a mushroom's novel psychedelic

Edible mushroom Lanmaoa asiatica reportedly triggers vivid lilliputian visions (3–30 cm tall) that interact with the physical world. Researchers doubt cultural conditioning explains the effect and suspect a new psychedelic compound is involved; the mushroom was identified via DNA sequencing by University of Utah doctoral student Colin Domnauer, and the team plans to isolate and characterize the compound.

via Boing Boing|

#fungi #hallucinations #lanmaoa-asiatica

earth-science5 months ago•16 min saved

Hidden Freshwater Beneath Great Salt Lake Could Help Douse Dust

An airborne electromagnetic survey by University of Utah researchers found a deep freshwater reservoir beneath the shrinking Great Salt Lake, extending 3–4 kilometers (10,000–13,000 feet) below the saline lake and possibly reaching toward its interior. The discovery could help mitigate dust pollution by wetting hotspots, though scientists aim to map the lake’s full footprint to quantify the freshwater resource and its ecological implications.

via Gizmodo|

#dust-pollution #earth-science #freshwater

sports8 months ago•4 min saved

Utah Football Hires Derrick Odum as Safeties Coach

Derrick Odum, a Utah alumnus and experienced coach, has been appointed as the safeties coach for Utah football, returning to the program where he previously coached from 2005-2007, bringing a wealth of defensive coaching experience from his recent tenure as San José State's defensive coordinator.

via University of Utah Athletics|

#derrick-odum #football-coaching #safeties-coach

health1 year ago•3 min saved

FDA Approves Biannual HIV Prevention Injection Based on University of Utah Research

University of Utah biochemist Wesley Sundquist's research led to the development of lenacapavir, an HIV drug approved by the FDA that prevents transmission for six months and has the potential to significantly impact HIV prevention efforts worldwide.

via KSL News|

#antiviral-drug #fda-approval #health

business1 year ago•4 min saved

University Powers Utah's $2B Gaming Industry

The University of Utah has played a pivotal role in transforming Utah's video game industry into a $2.3 billion powerhouse, with expectations to reach $4.5 billion in economic contribution within five years. The university's Entertainment Arts and Engineering program, ranked fourth in the Princeton Review's 2024 game design schools, has produced alumni who have significantly impacted the industry, including contributions to top-grossing games like 'Hogwarts Legacy' and 'Fortnite.' The program's success is attributed to its innovative curriculum and strong industry connections.

via CNBC|

#business #economic-growth #game-design-education

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Lynne Roberts Takes Helm as L.A. Sparks Head Coach

The Los Angeles Sparks have appointed Lynne Roberts as their new head coach, bringing her extensive 27-year collegiate coaching experience, including a successful tenure at the University of Utah. Roberts, recognized for her dynamic offensive strategies and leadership, aims to lead the Sparks to WNBA championships. Her teams at Utah were known for their efficient play style and strong performances, including a Sweet Sixteen appearance and a Pac-12 championship. Roberts will be officially introduced at a press conference on November 21.

via Los Angeles Sparks|

#basketball-coaching #los-angeles-sparks #lynne-roberts

science2 years ago•4 min saved

Astronomers Uncover Hidden Black Hole in Star Cluster

Researchers from the University of Utah and the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy have discovered an intermediate-mass black hole in the Omega Centauri star cluster, a finding likened to discovering Bigfoot due to its rarity. This discovery, published in "Nature," was made by analyzing the motion of 1.4 million stars using over 500 Hubble images. The team plans to further study the black hole using the James Webb Space Telescope.

via KSL.com|

#astronomy #black-hole #hubble-space-telescope

health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Mapping Valley Fever's Spread Through Soil Samples: University of Utah Research"

University of Utah researchers are studying the spread of Valley fever, a fungal respiratory infection, through soil and dust in Utah. The interdisciplinary team is mapping where the fungus can survive and spread, especially in the Washington County and St. George regions. With climate change impacting the range of the fungus, the researchers aim to raise awareness and educate the public about the signs, symptoms, and prevention of Valley fever, which poses a significant risk to outdoor workers.

via KSL.com|

#climate-change #fungal-infection #health

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Police Confirm Racial Harassment Against University of Utah Women's Basketball Team"

Detectives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, have identified an audio recording containing a racial slur directed at the University of Utah women's basketball team, prompting the team to move to a different hotel for safety during the NCAA Tournament. The police department is investigating the incident and collecting evidence, including video footage, to determine the context and potential legal violations associated with the use of the racial slur. Utah athletics officials reported that the team, including Black, white, and Latina athletes, were subjected to racial hate crimes, including being targeted with racial slurs by individuals in vehicles while in Idaho for the tournament.

via NBC News|

#coeur-dalene #ncaa-tournament #racial-slur

science-and-entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"Real-Life Dune: Worms Inspired by Movie Could Soon Become Reality"

A biology professor at the University of Utah, Michael Werner, who specializes in nematodes, or roundworms, discusses the real science behind the giant worms in the movie "Dune." He explains that while Earth doesn't have worms as large as those in the movie, there are similarities between the fictional creatures and real nematode species. Werner also muses on the potential uses of worms for interstellar travel and reflects on how "Dune" shaped his worldview as a child.

via KSL.com|

#dune #nematodes #science-and-entertainment

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Utah Women's Basketball Team Forced to Change Hotels Due to Racial Hate Crimes

The University of Utah women's basketball team had to change hotels after experiencing racist attacks while in Idaho for the NCAA Tournament, prompting concerns for their safety. The team, consisting of Black, white, and Latina athletes, encountered multiple incidents, including being targeted with racial slurs by individuals in trucks. Utah's athletic director expressed regret over the hotel arrangement, and Gonzaga University, the host school, acknowledged the situation and emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety and welfare of all involved.

via NBC News|

#gonzaga-university #ncaa-tournament #racism

science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Surprising Discovery: New Animal Species Uncovered in Great Salt Lake"

Scientists have discovered a new species of nematode, or roundworm, in the Great Salt Lake, making it just the third multicellular animal known to inhabit the lake alongside brine shrimp and brine flies. The nematodes were found in the lake's southern arm, living in microbialites, which cover about 20% of the lakebed. This discovery raises new questions about the lake's ecosystem and the limits of animal habitability in extreme environments. The fate of these nematodes, potentially a new species, is threatened by the declining levels of the Great Salt Lake, which is impacting the insects and waterfowl that depend on them.

via St. George News|

#animal-discovery #great-salt-lake #microbialites