Devotional: Finding peace amidst uncertainty
Sister J. Anette Dennis, the First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered Tuesday’s devotional address, focusing on the profound peace and strength that faith in Jesus Christ can bring amidst uncertainty and chaos.
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Save your tears for another day — BYU researchers can use them to detect disease
It’s been said that angry tears are salty and happy tears are sweet. Whether or not that’s actually the case, it is true that not all tears are the same. Tears from chopping an onion are different from those shed from pain – like stepping on a Lego in the middle of the night — as are those special basal tears that keep eyes moist all day. Each type of tear carries unique proteins that reveal insights into health.
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Two students at the heart of BYU's Fiesta, Luau feel joy in sharing their unique heritage, traditions and stories
'I learned I need to love the participants and see them as Christ would'
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Devotional: Becoming His peculiar treasure
“He [God] sees more than we can see. He promises that keeping the commandments brings happiness in this life and in the world to come,” taught Elder Anthony D. Perkins, a General Authority Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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BYU study shows that even one act of kindness per week improves wellbeing for individuals, communities
Have you felt uplifted through a simple smile, help with a task or a positive interchange with someone — even a stranger? Kindness works both ways. A new study conducted by BYU researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad finds that offering a single act of kindness each week reduced loneliness, social isolation and social anxiety, and promoted neighborhood relationships.
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2024 BYU holiday event guide
Celebrate the magic of the Christmas season at BYU with festive music and inspiring events.
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From Tony Hawk Pro Skater to Minecraft, these humanities professors want students to study (and play) video games
Humanities professors Michael Call and Brian Croxall have introduced a new video gaming initiative to BYU’s campus. With the support of the College of Humanities, students gather each Monday at 4:00 p.m. in the Humanities Learning Commons for a short faculty lecture about the video game of the week. The game is then available to play throughout the week. Beginning with Stardew Valley and Minecraft, the highlighted games and analyses are continuing through the semester.
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Forum: Making strong families a national priority
In her forum address at the Marriott Center, Kearney spoke on the importance of marriage and family, emphasizing the positive economic and personal impact it has.
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Sounding off: BYU researchers study the roar of SpaceX's Starship
BYU team measures the thunderous noise of the world’s most powerful rocket, exploring its impact on communities and the environment.
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Devotional: Lessons on endurance
Inspired by the Tour Divide, a grueling, self-supported 2,700-mile bike race, Hopkins embraced endurance as a concept deeply rooted in hard work rather than passive waiting.
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