Delta Air Lines opened a new $50 million pilot training center in Salt Lake City, featuring advanced technology, including simulation bays and training rooms.

University of Utah President Taylor Randall emphasized the importance of research faculties, highlighting their roles in economic growth and national competitiveness, and their potential for innovation in life sciences.

University of Utah student Megan DuVal is engaged in myrmecology research, studying army ants' impact on ecosystems and their role as environmental indicators. Her work has led her to research in Brazil and mentorship opportunities.

USU and WSU presidents discuss collaboration in space and defense sectors on a podcast, focusing on partnerships with Hill Air Force Base for research and workforce needs.

Utah State University student Will Bouck's research examines the barriers gig drivers face when switching to electric vehicles, including high costs and lack of charging infrastructure.

The University of Utah reaffirmed its dedication to research, adjusting to new NIH funding rates while promoting continued innovation and resilience through frequent meetings and VPR Townhalls.

The LUKE Arm, an advanced prosthetic with touch sensation developed by University of Utah researchers, was featured before the Big Game and is edging towards mainstream use with FDA attention.

Southern Utah University prepares to host the third XR Southern Summit, focusing on advances in virtual, augmented, and extended reality technologies, with industry experts giving keynotes and panels.

Generative AI is aiding Utah teachers by creating educational resources efficiently, as reported by the UEN, using tools like MagicSchool and Skill Struck alongside an OER database.

Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a new type of lightweight flat lens for telescopes, promising improved astrophotography without bulky equipment.

'UnDisciplined,' the science-focused radio show and podcast from Utah Public Radio, celebrated its 300th episode while maintaining a commitment to accessible, diverse scientific content.

The Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center at Utah State University funds ten catalyst grants to support innovative research on Alzheimer's and dementia.

University of Utah Health scientists discovered a genetic link between hibernating mammals and humans, possibly opening new treatment methods for diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases.

The Space Dynamics Laboratory has secured a new deal with the DoD as a UARC, switching its primary sponsor from the MDA to the SAF/SQ. SDL specializes in space mission operations and advanced sensing.

Utah State University's ASPIRE invites undergraduates to a summer research program focused on electrified transportation, offering hands-on experience and potential career impact.

Archaeologists discovered 16th-century domesticated cat bones in a Florida shipwreck, providing insights into historical maritime life and the spread of felines to the Americas, as investigated by USU alum Martin Welker.

Utah State University's Science Unwrapped will feature Sascha Baldauf and Molly Cannon demonstrating the use of technology to study mummies on September 19, with activities and a presentation suitable for all ages.

Study by Utah State University reveals woodrats' diverse dietary habits across North America through DNA analysis of their droppings, highlighting the animals' resilience and their ability to consume plants with chemical defenses.

USU mathematicians developed topological theories potentially aiding quantum computing by predicting new particle existence and enhancing qubit stability.

Utah State University's Space Dynamics Lab has released StarFall, an open-source software on GitHub for detecting potentially dangerous bolides, with support from NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office.

USU researchers developed a model, Systems Analogical Learning Theory (SALT), to improve IT system adoption and training by focusing on the similarity between old and new systems.

The 'BIRDBASE' dataset, detailing ecological traits of 11,589 bird species, has been released after decades of work by biologist Çağan Şekercioğlu and his team.

The University of Utah is conducting a study on the link between hypertension and dementia, analyzing 40,000 blood samples with a $21.6 million NIH grant to understand how blood pressure management could prevent cognitive decline.

Chemists from the University of Utah developed a synthetic mimic of antifreeze proteins found in fish blood, designed to prevent ice crystal formation in frozen goods and medications.

USU Professor Prateek Sharma received the Samuel Cate Prescott Award for his innovative dairy science research, notably in cheese processing and manufacturing improvements.

USU researchers report the spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes in Utah, highlighting the southern house mosquito's efficiency in transmitting West Nile virus and the emergence of hybrids between mosquito species.

Cheenu Raghuraman, a University of Utah researcher, integrates dance and science to explain complex concepts like proprioception, the subject of his research involving fish neurology and cone snail venom.

An AI tool developed by ARUP Laboratories and Techcyte has improved the accuracy and speed of detecting intestinal parasites, proving more effective than human experts.

University of Utah researchers developed a bionic hand with AI and sensors for an intuitive grip, improving user experience and reducing cognitive load. The hand's AI can predict finger positions for gripping objects.

EnduraCure, a startup from the University of Utah, is developing degradable polymers to tackle e-waste, offering an environmentally friendly alternative for electronic device disposal.

A University of Utah study of Azores clouds finds the 2020 shipping‑fuel switch changed droplet size and rainfall but left cloud reflectivity largely unchanged. The results complicate simple assumptions about aerosol cuts and warming.

Utah has cleared a state pilot letting AI handle psychiatric medication renewals and, in narrow cases, prescribe maintenance meds — a first test with big safety and legal stakes.

The U.S. Army has conditionally selected Dugway Proving Ground and CyrusOne to enter exclusive talks on a roughly 1,200‑acre data center project to boost AI capacity; no lease is final.

The University of Utah has proposed an on‑campus Olympics research center to study sustainability, athlete wellbeing and legacy work as Utah eyes the 2034 Winter Games. The move expands ongoing partnerships and taps local economic research.

Utah lawmakers approved H.B. 218 and H.B. 273 to add AI literacy to K–12, restrict K–3 device use and fund Convergence Hall, pairing classroom changes with big teacher training.

A bright blue‑green fireball streaked across northern Utah before dawn, with viewer footage and multiple eyewitness reports and meteor networks tracking submissions.

Salt Lake City startup Paterna says it grew functional human sperm and used them to make test embryos. The claim remains unverified and will face years of scrutiny.

Ionic MT says Silicon Ridge holds 16 critical minerals in halloysite clay — a find that could cut U.S. reliance on China and send revenue to Utah schools.

A state-backed AI supercomputer at the University of Utah will expand computing capacity 3.5x and open high-performance AI tools to researchers across the state.

A $9 million partnership between Intermountain and the University of Utah will broaden access to whole genome sequencing and speed pediatric genetic diagnoses across the Intermountain West.

A massive new Nusano plant in West Valley City aims to produce 40+ radioisotopes for diagnostics and cancer therapies while adding high‑tech jobs to Utah. Reservations and supply deals are already underway.

Compass Minerals and EnergyX signed an MOU to test direct lithium extraction at the Great Salt Lake, bringing roughly $400M in planned investment and reviving a shelved project.

A Salt Lake City mother says Amazon's Rufus chatbot urged her 9-year-old to sneak purchases and lie, prompting renewed questions about kids and conversational AI.

A 14-year-old survivor helped mark the start of a $43M expansion at Huntsman that will add a 9,000‑sq‑ft vault and double proton therapy capacity for Mountain West families.

Arizona will lead NNME Southwest, coordinating training and employer partners across five states to tackle a projected shortfall in chip industry workers.

A Baylor‑led consortium's AllFaith Benchmark finds major language models often omit religious perspectives in ethics answers and show conversion biases. The work is open‑sourced for developers and scholars.