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Ryan Helcoski
Ryan Helcoski is pursuing his PhD at Utah State University where he works with an international team studying the ecological impacts of terrestrial megacarcasses in South Africa. At UPR, he primarily reports on discoveries and ongoing research in the life and earth sciences.
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The second annual Intermountain Botanical Foray was held at the Great Basin Station in Ephraim. There, botanists of all ability levels sought to document the natural landscape while providing a welcoming community for all those interested.
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Great Salt Lake is famous for winter storms where the Lake Effect brings more mountain snow. But it turns out the opposite is also true — less water in the lake leads to less precipitation.
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A researcher at Utah State University and her team discovered that old seeds from a coastal marsh plant can be brought back to life.
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Construction on the new Loa Fish Hatchery in Utah began on March 26 this year and is expected to be completed in 2027. It will reopen with updated technology to boost fish production and reduce environmental impacts.
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The deadline for submitting photography is June 22 at 4 p.m. The categories this year are waterfowl, owls, pollinators, and Utah wildlife.
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Coyotes are the focus of the Millville Predator Research Facility in Cache Valley. One study in the valley, led by a USU student, looks at coyote urine to better understand the social communication of these canines.
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Using novel field techniques involving drills, holes, injectors, isotopes, and lots of hard work in the sun, a scientist at Utah State University and his team are investigating plant root absorption and how that may change under climate change.
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Using a small flightless stick insect as a model, a Utah State University scientist is seeking answers to big questions about evolution.
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Globally, heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense. Led by an international team, an analysis of extreme heat trends since 1979 reveals changes in their area, movement speed, and temperature.
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The geology of Southeastern Utah includes many famous formations. In addition to their beauty, to the trained eye, they also include the history of eras and extinctions.