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Utah’s Fossil Finds Describe an Ancient World
A panel of paleontology experts describes some of Utah’s ancient treasures.
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Studying Earth to Learn About Mars
Planetary scientists and future explorers are trying to learn about our neighboring planet without ever leaving Earth.
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Great Salt Lake Is No ‘Dead Sea’
Parts of the giant lake are 10 times saltier than the ocean—but life has found a way to thrive.
Every Spring, This Bird Struts its Stuff
Across Utah, the Greater sage-grouse performs a striking dance routine each morning at dawn.
The Case of the Barfing Blue Jay
For some predators, chowing on a monarch butterfly can have digestive repercussions.
Go West, Young Man, and Grow Up With the Dinosaurs
A writer follows a childhood passion, surrounding himself with dinosaurania, in this excerpt from “My Beloved Brontosaurus.”
These Dinosaurs Should Appear in Jurassic Park 4
Author and dino-lover Brian Switek suggests several reptilian relics that deserve the spotlight.
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Looking to Nature for Antibiotic Inspirations
Microbiologists are learning bacteria-killing tricks by studying phage viruses.
The Story of Saliva
Why do newborns drool excessively? How many pints of saliva does a person generate daily? (Hint, it’s more than one.) And more spit mysteries excerpted from “Gulp: Adventures Down the Alimentary Canal.”
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Searching for the Roots of ‘Right’ and ‘Wrong’
Primatologist Frans de Waal explores the origins of morality in The Bonobo and the Atheist.