The Gulf Countries Can’t Take Much More
The risks to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait go beyond interrupted oil and gas sales. Assistant Professor Chris Low gives a perspective.
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Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
Michael Christopher Low of the U’s Middle East Center discusses how water could play a major part in the current Iran conflict.
Read MorePioneering the Future
Our scientists are examining these interactions and finding useful ways to manipulate them, all with an eye toward improving human health.
Read MoreAs Paralympics approach, U.S. skier Sydney Peterson balances training and research
Peterson, who began cross-country skiing at age five, has a neurological condition known as dystonia that causes involuntary muscle contractions in her left arm and leg.
Read MoreThe University of Utah is helping Idaho address its physician shortage
https://www.upr.org/health/2026-03-04/the-university-of-utah-is-helping-idaho-address-its-physician-shortage
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University of Utah geologist Thure Cerling discusses research showing that lead exposure has dropped dramatically over the past century — and the proof is preserved in human hair.
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University of Utah geologist William Johnson discusses the discovery of a hidden, pressurized freshwater aquifer beneath the Great Salt Lake and what it could mean for dust control and the lake’s future.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah undergraduates showcase research at state Capitol
The event gives lawmakers the chance to interact and connect with the work of undergraduate researchers from the two large state universities.
Read MoreUniversity of Utah program helps patients build emotional resilience through play
Experts at Huntsman Mental Health Institute say the goal is to meet patients where they are.
Read MoreU engineers demonstrate lightweight ‘exoskeleton’ that helps stroke survivors walk
Next steps for the research team include ensuring the hip exoskeleton is safe and effective at home and in daily life.
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