Topic: University of Utah

Save neighborhoods: See the living city on a Jane Jacobs Walk

Get out of the house and take a  "Jane Jacobs Walk" in honor of the legendary urban planner who promoted experiencing the living city and built environment on foot in order to save neighborhoods.

Most teens are texting and driving; parents silent

Texting and driving is still the norm among teen drivers, a new study finds. But parents are not talking about it.

How do supermassive black holes get so big? A peculiar diet, perhaps.

New research suggests that the supermassive black holes at the cores of some galaxies could grow so large by consuming one star from a binary system and flinging the other into space.

With wildlife corridor, Turkey tackles an ecological crisis

In Turkey, where conservation tends to get short shrift, environmentalists are excited about a plan to create a 58,000-acre wildlife corridor in hopes of bolstering dwindling populations of wolves, bears, and lynxes. 

Top Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke dies from injuries after accident

Ahead of the 2014 Olympic games, Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke died on Thursday from injuries sustained in a training accident in Utah last week, a family spokeswoman said.

NTSB begs states to ban driver cellphone use. Where do they stand now?

The NTSB urged a cell phone ban for drivers Tuesday. But some states only have minimal rules on electronic devices in cars, and debate continues over safety of hands-free talking.

How are planets born? LkCa 15 could give scientists first-ever peek.

A newly discovered planet-candidate circling star LkCa 15 could provide astronomers with a first-ever look at a gas-giant planet as it grows. It could help prove or debunk current theories.

Jon Huntsman: Can detailed jobs speech give him a boost in New Hampshire?

As Jon Huntsman struggles to emerge from the shadows of Mitt Romney and Rick Perry with an economic speech in New Hampshire, voters will be given more than the usual amount of detail on his proposals.

Fine art of hurricane tracking: Push is on for the 7-day forecast

NOAA currently forecasts the paths of storms five days ahead. But scientists hope to identify storm systems sooner and better predict when one is poised to intensify – thereby improving hurricane preparedness.

Election 101: Ten facts about Jon Huntsman and his presidential campaign

Jon Huntsman, President Obama's former China ambassador declared his candidacy for the presidency. Dubbed “the Republican Democrats fear most,” the handsome, cerebral former governor of Utah often draws comparisons to Mr. Obama. Will that be an asset or a handicap?

Jared Loughner: How to tell if shooting suspect is fit to stand trial?

The accused gunman in January's Tucson rampage showed signs of mental instability before the shooting. But his competence to stand trial is a different matter than whether he is mentally ill.

High-functioning 'short sleepers' make good entrepreneurs

Up to three percent of the population needs fewer than six hours of sleep each night to function well. Being highly productive and having plenty of time are advantages for an entrepreneur.

Mexico drug war an 'insurgency'? US official's gaffe sparks US-Mexico row.

US Undersecretary of the Army Joseph Westphal this week likened Mexico's drug war to an 'insurgency' and suggested the US might need to send troops to prevent cartels from taking over Mexico.

Mysteriously swelling Yellowstone supervolcano 'not a portent of doom,' finds mostly reassuring study

For reasons that are not clear, the huge volcano under Yellowstone National Park has been rising at an unprecedented rate during the past several years. But that doesn't necessarily mean that a massive, doomsday eruption is about to happen, finds a study that manages to put everyone at ease, more or less.

Green economics: Can we 'decarbonize'?

A new model looks at the relationship between successful economies and carbon footprint.

12 surprising things I learned from “The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History”

As a sports chronicle, “The Undisputed Guide to Pro Basketball History” is not your father’s Oldsmobile.

Chile mine rescue shows how far mine safety has come

The Chile mine rescue effort is believed to be the deepest ever and the survivors have been underground longer than anyone who has made it out alive.

World rallies to trapped miners

Experts and equipment converge on Chile to help rescue the workers and keep their spirits up.

Young people in Iran likely to blame regime for tougher US sanctions

Iran sanctions kick in, and Ahmadinejad says he'll ban Coca-Cola

Iran sanctions are leading to the possible banning of Coca Cola as Iranian President Ahmadinejad has decided that a ban on American and Western products is a fitting retaliation.

Fine-tuning college degrees to the job market

US institutions of higher learning are adapting aspects of "Tuning," a European program to give college degrees more job market relevance.

Did Ardipithecus ramidus roam the woods or the grasslands?

Ardi, the 4.4 million-year-old skeleton whose discovery last year upended models of human evolution, has prompted a debate about where she lived, and whether she is indeed an ancestor of modern humans.

iPhone Helps Researchers Build Better Nuclear Power Plants

New nuclear power plants can be built faster thanks to new simulation tools on the iPhone and iPad.

Why I'm waiting to buy an iPad

"Bookish" types weigh in: The iPad isn't necessarily a Kindle killer – at least, not yet.

Life on Saturn's moon Titan: Who needs water anyway?

The search for life on Saturn's moon Titan shows that organisms appear to thrive on far less water than conventional wisdom holds is needed to keep microbes active and alive.