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Approximately 700,000 turkeys will be euthanized in the state of Utah following the presence of the avian flu on 18 turkey farms. High costs and the deadly flu will have impacts for farmers, as well as consumers looking to purchase turkeys this holiday season.
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At the next Science Unwrapped on Nov. 4, Rob Davies will define exponential growth and how it relates to viruses, economic growth and humanity’s impact on the planet.
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In 2022, almost 260,000 Utah residents purchased their health coverage online through the Affordable Care Act health insurance exchange.
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Chemical contaminants can travel long distances through the Earth’s atmosphere to remote ecosystems. Chemist Kimberly Hageman explains how pollutants from our human activities spread to the mountains, as well as to faraway places like Arctic Lakes.
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Bees are considered some of the most important animals to humans. Researchers and orchard management teams around the globe are working together to find alternative species to pollinate our crops for food as honey bees are becoming harder to manage. The upcoming meeting explores these alternative pollinators.
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Fruits are vital but did you know their main purpose is to disperse seeds? Researchers from Virginia Tech and Utah State University speak about the ecological mysteries of plants, their fruits and the chemicals they produce to spread seeds.
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New research shows LGBT+ physicists often face hostile work environments that result in many of them leaving the field. Results from new research reveal the importance of diversity and inclusion.
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Over half of animal biomass on Earth is inhabited by insects. Every year, the Natural History Museum of Utah host’s BugFest, an event to educate and celebrate the importance and marvels of bugs. There is also a bug bar you won’t want to miss.
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Much of Utah’s water comes from snowmelt. Utah researchers discover how big trees in an old-growth forest protect snowpack in a post-fire landscape.
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New technology being developed at Utah State University’s test track could pave the way for a more electrified transportation system that is better for the environment and the pocketbook.