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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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Faith

BYU Devotional: Applying Agency, Accountability, and the Atonement of Christ to Sexual Assault

By Kristine Hoyt
January 30, 2018
Ben Ogles, dean of The College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences, spoke against sexual assault and advocated for consent at Tuesday’s BYU Devotional.
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Character

Cougar Query: "When I have 30 minutes of free-time, you can find me playing internet chess"

By Kristine Hoyt
January 29, 2018
Cougar Queries is a series profiling BYU employees by asking them a few simple questions about their work, interests and life. Today we meet Ben Ogles, Dean of the College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences.

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Events

Theatre Ballet stages Victorian Era circus in ‘Carnival of the Animals’

January 28, 2018
A show for all ages, ‘Carnival of the Animals’ will appeal to families, ballet enthusiasts and those unfamiliar with ballet.

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Events

BYU Symphonic Band and BYU Philharmonic premiere student compositions alongside classic pieces

January 24, 2018
New works by BYU students Austin Lopez and Caleb Cuzner will be performed in concert on Feb. 9 and 10.

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Intellect

Better than a hologram: BYU study produces 3D images that float in 'thin air'

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
January 23, 2018
BYU engineering professor and holography expert Daniel Smalley has long had a goal to create the same type of 3D image projection. In a paper published this week in Nature, Smalley details the method he has developed to do so.

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Intellect

BYU Forum: Turning enemies into friends

By Kristine Hoyt
January 22, 2018
Sister Sharon Eubank, director of LDS Charities and first counselor in the general presidency of the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, encouraged meaningful service by treating others as brothers and sisters.

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Character

Retiring dance professor receives top cultural award in China

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
January 21, 2018
Jiamin Huang, who recently retired after more than 20 years in BYU’s Dance Department, is being recognized by her home country for contributions she made in enhancing cultural awareness between China and the United States.

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Intellect

Let’s make a deal: Could AI compromise better than humans?

By K.C. Miller
January 19, 2018
BYU researchers developed an algorithm that teaches machines not just to win games, but to cooperate and compromise — and sometimes do a little trash-talking too.

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Events

‘OFF THE MAP’ festival includes Shakespeare, puppets and audience collaboration

January 18, 2018
The fifth season of BRAVO!’s “OFF THE MAP: BYU International Theatre Festival” invites shows from around the world for BYU audiences to enjoy.

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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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Faith

BYU Devotional: Between Heart and Mind

By Kristine Hoyt
January 15, 2018
Elder LeGrand R. Curtis, Jr. explained one of the most important things he learned while at BYU was that great revelation happens when the mind and heart work together.

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Events

Acrobats bring 2,000 years of Chinese tradition to BYU

January 11, 2018
The Peking Acrobats mix tradition with cutting-edge technology to create a Chinese carnival.

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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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Faith

BYU Devotional: Keeping Things in Perspective

By Kristine Hoyt
January 08, 2018
President Kevin J Worthen and his wife, Peggy S. Worthen, opened the semester with the first BYU Devotional of 2018. They spoke about keeping our experiences in perspective as they shared personal stories and lessons learned.
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Character

AdLab students create video aimed to help homeless during the holidays

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
December 21, 2017
BYU’s student-run ad agency created a compelling video to encourage the community to support the homeless during the holiday season.

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Intellect

The top 10 BYU news stories of 2017

December 19, 2017
The big question surrounding this year's list of top BYU News stories: Did the caffeinated Coca Cola announcement make it? 

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Intellect

BYU researcher co-authors paper in world’s top scientific journal

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
December 18, 2017
Nature paper offers insight into supermassive black holes by looking at a galaxy 8 billion light years away.
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Events

Hilary Hahn and Thierry Fischer to perform Dvorák’s compositions at BYU

December 18, 2017
Renowned violinist Hilary Hahn will perform Dvorák’s dramatic violin concerto with the Utah Symphony in the BRAVO! series’ first concert of 2018. 

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Intellect

Study: Teens who help strangers have more confidence

December 15, 2017
A new study from BYU's School of Family Life found that adolescents who exhibited prosocial behavior toward strangers had higher self-esteem a year later. The same was not true for prosocial behavior solely to friends and family.

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Announcements

BYU graduates ranked No. 13 in country for being job ready

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
December 14, 2017
Recruiters at top companies around the world think very highly of BYU graduates, according to a new ranking produced by Times Higher Education.

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Announcements

BYU will provide all-access UTA passes to employees, students and dependents for the next ten years

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
December 13, 2017
Students will have free access to UTA's services beginning August 2018. Combined, BYU and UVU will provide access to more than 100,000 people annually. 

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Announcements

Who will receive free UTA passes?

Andrea Christensen
By Andrea Christensen
December 12, 2017
Beginning August 2018 and continuing for the next ten years, current BYU students and employees, as well as their spouses and dependents, will receive free premium access UTA passes. Those eligible to receive the passes include the following:
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Intellect

Study: Free samples increase sales, work better than end-of-aisle promotions

Todd Hollingshead
By Todd Hollingshead
December 11, 2017
How effective are in-store free samples when it comes to attracting purchases and loyalty? Do they just provide customers with a free lunch? New BYU research discovers the answer is a definitive yes.

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Faith

BYU Devotional: Why we need a Savior

By Kristine Hoyt
December 11, 2017
Elder D. Todd Christofferson, member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delivered the Devotional address. He spoke about why we all needed a Savior, and how that can impact us this Christmas season.
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Events

BRAVO! series presents Kelli O’Hara and Jason Robert Brown

December 07, 2017
Performance Dates and Times: Dec. 14 | 7:30 p.m.
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Intellect

The seven most underrated law schools

Joe Hadfield
By Joe Hadfield
December 06, 2017
BYU Law ranks No. 20 in the nation in a new study that judges law schools on evidence from the students. 

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Faith

BYU Devotional: Happiness, deceit, and small things

By Trevor Morgan
December 04, 2017
Brother Brian K. Ashton, second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency, shared three simple lessons about finding greater joy in life — and ultimately obtaining exaltation with God.

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Events

Devotional and forum schedule for winter 2018 semester

By Trevor Morgan
November 30, 2017
Every Tuesday at 11:05 a.m., students, faculty and staff head to the Marriott Center for the weekly Devotional or Forum address. BYU President Kevin J Worthen and his wife Peggy kick off the semester and are followed leadership from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU employees and a range of industry leaders and scientists. Entertainment assemblies celebrating the talent of BYU Arts round out the semester schedule.
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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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