Ryan Helcoski
Science ReporterRyan Helcoski is pursuing his Ph.D. 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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Carbon dioxide emissions didn't have as sharp a decline in Utah's capital. However, they also didn't significantly increase, even as the city's population and development grew. -
Utah State University scientists recently unveiled a new type of CRISPR biotechnology with the ability to selectively target and shred the DNA of cancerous cells. -
On May 16th, Brad Parry became the inaugural winner of Schnitzer Prize of the West for his ongoing restoration work at the Bear River Massacre Site. -
Since May 2nd, the CDC has been monitoring a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Among those in quarantine are 3 Uthans, and though the risk to the exposed individuals is severe, the threat of a greater spread is low. -
Pinyon jays are a vulnerable and rarely seen species that has experienced a sharp population decline. But it turns out that protecting them might be more complicated than we thought. -
For the last several years, a recent Utah State graduate has been living in the Arctic Circle for months at a time to learn about the local impacts of rising temperatures and sea levels. -
Utah’s dietary supplement industry is growing dramatically. But the definition of a supplement is hard to pin down, and their efficacy is often questioned by medical professionals. -
Initials and pictures carved into trees are a common sight along hikes in aspen groves. Recent research sheds light on how much this carving actually harms trees. -
Utah has one of the highest rates of suicide in the nation. It turns out heat and pollution may be playing a bigger role than previously assumed. -
Gallup has been asking Americans about their trust of 'mass media' for over 50 years. However, a recent poll suggests the meaning may have changed.
