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Tiny 'ghost creatures' from Antarctica give insight into past, current climate change

By Brenna Seeman
August 25, 2020
Researchers, led in part by BYU’s Byron Adams, are using the history of tiny little microscopic Antarctic animals to solidify exactly how ice sheet dynamics played out over time and how they impacted historical ecosystems.


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Study: Women’s in-class participation, performance increase with more female peers, instructors

By Christie Allen
August 05, 2020
Because 60% of biology undergraduates nationwide are female, the life sciences have long been thought to enjoy more gender equity than other STEM fields. But a new BYU study challenges the notion that all is well for gender parity in biology classrooms.
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BYU analysis of 115+ studies: Masks powerful & cost-effective in combating COVID-19

July 23, 2020
In an analysis of more than 115 studies on the effectiveness of masks in controlling COVID-19, BYU researchers found that masks could be one of the most powerful and cost-effective tools to stop COVID-19 and accelerate the economic recovery.


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BYU study takes next step toward treatment for Alzheimer’s disease

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
June 02, 2020
A new study published by five BYU professors and five BYU students puts researchers one massive step closer to the development of more effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
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BYU researchers help test wastewater for COVID-19 infection rates in Utah

By Brenna Seeman
May 18, 2020
Statewide effort features researchers from BYU, University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Department of Environmental Quality
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BYU professor discovers new wildflower, working to make it widely available

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
May 06, 2020
“When I saw it, bells and whistles went off in my head; I sat there for two or three minutes quite stunned at its beauty,” said Mikel Stevens, a professor of plant and wildlife sciences. “It’s extremely rare. If I were to put numbers on this, I would put the chance of finding it as one in millions.”
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Polar bear den detection methods work less than half the time, finds BYU bear expert

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
March 12, 2020
On the ground observation finds 55% of dens are missed
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Study: Kids eat more calories in post-game snacks than they burn during the game

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
February 25, 2020
Almost every parent knows the drill: When it’s your turn, you bring Capri Suns and Rice Krispies Treats to your child’s soccer game as a post-game snack. Whether you’re a parent that loves the tradition or despises it, new research shows how detrimental post-game treats are to a child’s health.
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10,000 steps: Not quite magical when it comes to weight

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
February 10, 2020
For years now, 10,000 steps a day has become the gold standard for people trying to improve their health — and recent research shows some benefits can come from even just 7,500 steps. But if you’re trying to prevent weight gain, a new Brigham Young University study suggests no number of steps alone will do the trick.
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BYU study: Wildfires increase winter snowpack — but that isn’t necessarily a good thing

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
February 04, 2020
Deep in the Tushar mountains, some three hours south of BYU’s campus, Ph.D. student Jordan Maxwell and two other students found themselves in deep snow, both literally and figuratively.
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As they continue march through NCAA tournament, soccer stars cherish role in life-saving BYU humanitarian program

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
November 20, 2019
Senior soccer stars Lizzy Braby and Rachel Lyman have played a major role in dozens of wins over their BYU career. But their biggest win to date came thousands of miles away as part of BYU's Rheumatic Relief program.
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E-bikes provide intense exercise, but it doesn’t feel like a workout

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
November 07, 2019
Participants in a new study hit elevated heart rates riding the same test loop on both e-mountain bikes and regular mountain bikes, suggesting that e-bikes can in fact be a good source of high-intensity exercise.
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Analysis of butterfly genomes reveals answers to complex evolutionary history questions

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
October 31, 2019
Researchers from BYU and Harvard published a pivotal study in Science magazine.
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Children who face adversity have better long-term health if they have enough positive childhood experiences too

By Sara Jane Aubrey
September 11, 2019
Previous studies found having adverse childhood experiences can lead to poor health outcomes later in life. New BYU research finds the antidote is to counter those with enough positive experiences.
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BYU scientists discover way to make crops grow in salt-damaged soil

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
August 22, 2019
A group of BYU researchers may have found a way to reverse falling crop yields caused by increasingly salty farmlands throughout the world.
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There are 57 billion nematodes for every human on earth; Understanding them will help address climate change

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
July 25, 2019
Study details first global analysis of world's most abundant creatures
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Can your shoes really make you run faster?

July 08, 2019
Led by Professor Iain Hunter, researchers at BYU studied top marathon running shoes to discover if one could help runners be more efficient
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Water cycle diagrams are giving us a false sense of water security

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
June 10, 2019
New study finds texbook depictions need to be updated to show human impact
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