Caroline Long
Science News ReporterCaroline Long is a science reporter at UPR. She is curious about the natural world and passionate about communicating her findings with others. As a PhD student in Biology at Utah State University, she spends most of her time in the lab or at the coyote facility, studying social behavior. In her free time, she enjoys making art, listening to music, and hiking.
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In other news, a report ranks three Utah cities among the 50 fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S.
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During pandemic lockdowns in 2020, wild animals were seen running through downtown areas, and a narrative emerged that “wildlife are reclaiming the outdoors.” New research suggests that the full story is more complicated.
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Utah State University’s women’s basketball coach announced at a press conference on Sunday that she was fired. In other news, a man has pled guilty to the murder of football player Aaron Lowe.
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Tumbleweeds pile up in South Jordan and Eagle Mountain after Saturday windstorm. Eight counties are forecast to meet Code Blue conditions tonight, with temperatures falling below 15 degrees for at least two hours.
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The Utah Legislature’s Executive Appropriations Committee has made final recommendations for the 2024-25 fiscal year budget. In other news, a small balloon reported flying over the western United States was intercepted by a fighter jet over Utah on Friday.
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Shed hunting, or antler gathering, is a popular activity this time of year in Utah. From Feb. 1 to April 15, anyone who wants to gather shed antlers must take an Antler Gathering Ethics Course and carry their certificate with them.
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An annual poll by Colorado College finds bipartisan support for conservation in Western states. In other news, a new bill in the Utah state legislature seeks to undo laws that enabled a controversial project at Utah Lake.
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Glen Canyon surpassed even the "Mighty 5" for number of visitors in 2023. In other news, bills introduced to Utah's state legislature today aim to protect minors from the harms of social media.
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Avalanche danger in the Utah mountains has been high this year. Listen to hear what a ski patroller and a physicist can teach us about why avalanches happen and how to stay safe on the slopes.
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Why are there more species in some parts of the world and fewer in others? A team of researchers at Utah State University is investigating this ecological question.