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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With 57 Utah residents have been diagnosed with measles this year, Dr. Leisha Nolen, an epidemiologist, explains the dangers of the disease. -
Plastic is everywhere, but the effects of plastic pollution on the environment are not well-understood. -
Water monitoring devices have been installed across Utah to measure and monitor surface water. The U. S. Geological Survey maintains these tools to provide data to water managers and the public. -
Utah is home to over two dozen certified Dark Sky places. The latest is in the southeastern corner of the state. -
If you plan to set off fireworks in Utah this weekend, know the local fire restrictions in place. -
As of Thursday morning, state health officials have confirmed 5 measles cases in Utah. Vaccination with the MMR vaccine effectively protects against the disease. -
While there have been no recent cases of avian flu in Utah's poultry or cattle, Arizona and Idaho have ongoing outbreaks. -
Phragmites is an invasive grass threatening wetlands across the continent. Utah ecologists are mapping its spread to help land managers control its growth. -
A recent study from Utah State University geoscientists explores the characteristics of rocks from a fault zone in Utah. -
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.
