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Part of the search: A Q & A with the student commencement speaker

By Erica Ostergar
April 22, 2019
David Kastner will represent the graduates as the student speaker at BYU’s Commencement exercises this month. Like many of his fellow graduates, he has accomplished a lot during his time at BYU.
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Intellect

Study finds bedrock is teeming with microorganisms protecting water quality

February 03, 2019
Nitrogen pollution from human fertilizer and fossil fuels affects two-thirds of freshwater bodies worldwide and causes billions of dollars of damage to fisheries and ecosystems annually. It triggers harmful algal blooms and dead zones where only worms and bacteria can survive.
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Intellect

BYU researchers create a FitBit-like device for figure skaters

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
January 14, 2019
Project is funded by the U.S. Figure Skating Association
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Intellect

The way you move post-surgery is connected to long-term success of ACL reconstruction

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
September 17, 2018
A third of people who undergo ACL reconstruction surgery will have osteoarthritis in their injured knee within 10 years. Within two decades, nearly 50 percent will — terrible odds for getting a debilitating condition with no known cure.
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Intellect

BYU genetic researchers solve a giant mystery: How Shawn Bradley got to be so tall

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
September 05, 2018
Former basketball pro has incredibly unique combination of genetic variants that affect height
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Intellect

Fishing for inspiration on climate change

Joe Hadfield
By Joe Hadfield
July 20, 2018
Peter Searle shouted triumphantly and raised the forceps above the slimy worktable on the dock at Pybus Point, Alaska.
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Intellect

Genetic marker paves way to prevent serious side effect of multiple sclerosis treatment

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
July 16, 2018
Study published in Nature Genetics could lead to more individualized approach to MS care
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Intellect

Study: Patients maintain muscle mass five years after surgically-induced weight loss

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
June 12, 2018
Newly-published research from BYU provides important evidence supporting the long-term safety and viability of bariatric surgery.

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Intellect

Keep calm and carry on: Mothers with high emotional, cognitive control help kids behave

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
May 31, 2018
A new parenting study led by professor Ali Crandall finds that the greater emotional control and problem-solving abilities a mother has, the less likely her children will develop behavioral problems such as throwing tantrums or fighting.

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Intellect

Want students more engaged in class? Let them sample tiny creatures living on them

By Bekah Peterson
April 10, 2018
A group of BYU professors has found that giving students access to their personal biological data has a profound impact on their learning experience.

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Announcements

BYU wins national landscape competition by a landslide

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
March 18, 2018
BYU has now won the title six times since 2003
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Character

Newly minted Gates Scholar is 5th BYU student to receive rare honor

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
February 22, 2018
Anne Thomas is only the fifth BYU student to earn the all-expenses-paid fellowship since Bill and Melinda Gates started the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program in 2000.

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Intellect

Running helps the brain counteract negative effect of stress, study finds

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
February 13, 2018
Most people agree that getting a little exercise helps when dealing with stress. A new BYU study discovers exercise under stress also helps protect your memory.

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Intellect

Melting ice is forcing polar bears to swim more; the cost is high

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
January 30, 2018
New research by BYU biologist Blaine Griffen finds the increase in swimming could permanently affect polar bear populations, leading to smaller bears, reduced reproduction rates and even increased risk of death for the bears.

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Intellect

Saving the world's water (and humans) one little stream at a time

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
January 16, 2018
Research by BYU ecosystem ecologist Ben Abbott presents a new tool to fight nutrient pollution. His study found that streams can be used as “sensors” of ecosystem health, allowing both improved water quality and food production.

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Intellect

Surprise! Binge-watching TV is connected to poor diet, exercise habits

By Bekah Peterson
January 09, 2018
You’ve probably already made a few New Year’s resolutions, but new research suggests you better make one more for your health: Cut back on binge-watching.

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Intellect

BYU researchers identify gene variation that protects against Alzheimer’s disease

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
November 29, 2017
BYU biologists have discovered a rare genetic variant that helps people who should get Alzheimer's remain healthy.

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Intellect

BYU research: Mental health apps are a cheap, effective self-help tool

By Bekah Peterson
November 19, 2017
A trio of BYU professors — health science researchers Josh West, Benjamin Crookston and Cougar Hall — has published new research that finds people are finding mental health apps effective and helpful.

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