College of Science

Thure E. Cerling, Distinguished Professor of Biology, is the 2022 recipient of the Rosenblatt Prize...

David Peterman is bringing ancient animals back to life—as robots.

Mark Loewen, associate professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, critiques the accuracy of...

The future of geothermal energy is located in Milford, Utah.

What does “bomb carbon” have to do with elephant poaching?

In order to have a meteorite named, you have to have an institution classify it.

Breeding grounds for massive prehistoric marine reptiles.

Yellowstone's Doublet Pool cranks up the bass every 20 to 30 minutes by "thumping."

‘UteQuake’ seismic exhibit goes live   “Although a seismometer’s primary role is to record earthquakes,...

Remembering Marta Weeks   Marta Sutton Weeks-Wulf, a philanthropist who was instrumental in the construction...

CO2 Atmospheric changes Carbon dioxide has not been as high as today's concentrations in 14...

Revisiting the Coast Salish Woolly Dog Researchers and Coast Salish people are analyzing a 160-year-old...

Geology alumnus and generous donor, Hellmut Hans Doelling, worked as a core laboratory curator, draftsman,...

Kona Coffee Claims GET Litigated On the volcanic slopes of Hawaii’s Big Island, hundreds of...

Scientists Conclude New Mexico Fossil Is New Tyrannosaurus Species January 29, 2024     Scientists...

'ACCESS'ing Geology & Geophysics ACCESS Scholars faculty liaison, Sarah Lambart, initially got involved in the...

Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats has long been in flux February 21, 2024 Salt crusts began...

Sizing Up Courthouse Crack February 29, 2024 Geohazards, due to the way they constantly change,...

2022 DistinGuished AlumnUS February 29, 2024 Among the nation’s preeminent earthquake seismologists, Harley Benz MS’82,...

Remembering Alan D. Rigby 1969-2024 On January 2, 2024 Alan David Rigby of West Valley...

SRI Stories: Bones of The Past Teach Us About The Present April 22, 2024 Animal...

From Curious Volunteer to Dinosaur Discoverer Jul 08, 2024 Above: Savhannah Carpenters running the fossil...

Don't Let This Blow You Away: Yellowstone's Steam Threat July 29, 2024 Above: Yellowstone National...

Deep Beneath Our Feet: A Seismic Surprise Aug 20, 2024 Above: Earth’s interior. Credit: Michael...

Elevating Public Understanding of Geoscience August 26, 2024. Above: Marjorie Chan Marjorie Chan, Distinguished Professor...

Is the Past the Key to Our Future Climate? September 3, 2024 Above: forams under...

Honoring fallen soldiers: How science is using teeth to bring families closure September 16, 2024...

U Scientists Nominate Iconic Utah Sites as Global Geoheritage Locations Sep 24, 2024 Above: The...

Utah's Natural Wonders: 3 New Geoheritage Sites Oct 10, 2024 Above: The view of Great...

Bringing together minds and resources for a greener tomorrow Oct 11, 2024 Above: Group picture...

A dino-mite addition to SLC International Airport Oct 28, 2024 Above: Ally at the airport....

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