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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The idea that social groups can impact evolutionary success has been debated since Darwin first suggested it, over 150 years ago. A marmot research project explores this evolutionary question. -
Prime skiing and snowboarding conditions often coincide with higher levels of UV radiation. -
Following the departure of the previous director last month, Tim Davis has been appointed to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. -
During dust storms, people inhale sediment from Great Salt Lake. The dust can trigger people with sensitive airways. -
An HIV drug was named “2024 Breakthrough of the Year” by Science Magazine. Biochemistry research from the University of Utah helped scientists develop the effective medication. -
New research shows that a fossilized plant from the Green River Formation is even stranger than scientists originally thought. -
For several years, a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza has devastated both wild birds and agricultural flocks across the country. Recently, the virus was found in Utah dairy cows. -
A recent study suggests that coyotes are more abundant in areas where hunting them is allowed. -
Peck said he hopes to build on the division’s strong foundation to ensure that wildlife is valuable to everybody. -
Elections bring changes, and for many people, these changes lead to emotional responses.
