Max McDermott
Science ReporterMax is a neuroscientist and science reporter. His research revolves around an underexplored protein receptor, called GPR171, and its possible use as a pharmacological target for pain. He reports on opioids, outer space and Great Salt Lake. He loves Utah and its many stories.
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The Joe’s Valley Festival was created to strengthen and celebrate the relationship between those who come to Emery County to climb and the locals who live there. -
This year’s Small Satellite conference kicked off last weekend with talks held at USU's Logan campus. On Sunday, mission operator Michael Hauge gave an update on NASA's Lunar Flashlight mission. -
In 1916 Albert Einstein predicted the existence of gravitational waves, but it wasn’t until nearly one hundred years later, in 2015, that the existence of these waves was confirmed. Last month, scientists from around the globe coordinated the publishing of research that shows gravitational waves to be more ubiquitous than previously thought. -
Last month, Utah State University announced the development of a new scholarship for Native American students.
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"The Pride festival now attracts 100,000 people over the course of the weekend and it started out as a get-together in a park 45 years ago." -
Those struggling with nonmedical opioid use and their families often face stigmatization. Researchers at Utah State University are working to understand how family members cope with stigma, to better inform practitioners on how to support them. -
Over prescription of antibiotics has led to antibiotic resistance and the emergence of bacteria like MRSA. A recent study by Intermountain Health has shown that almost one in 1,000 antibiotic prescriptions for upper respiratory infections cause severe adverse events that require a follow up visit or even hospitalization. -
A new study from researchers at Utah State University surveyed coastal planners across the globe, in nine different languages, to understand the use of sea level rise science in local policy and plans . -
Utah State University’s Landscape Architecture students have formulated and developed initiatives aimed at conserving water for Great Salt Lake. They’ll be presenting their projects Friday at USU’s Logan campus. -
The 2023 Utah general legislative session wrapped up on March 3, and Utah State University professor Patrick Belmont says legislators failed to fix Utah’s major structural issues with water management.
