Coming into college, freshmen can find themselves crumbling under the weight of a workload they weren’t prepared for. Whether it’s more homework than they’re used to or more involved projects […]
What to expect from your college workload
Category: Science & Tech
Life and death in the mountains
Dr. Perry Renshaw, of the University of Utah neuroscience program, led a one-hour discussion on the effects of the altitude in Utah on suicide rates, drug use and mood disorders […]
Outdoor recreation competition connects people to nature and to each other
From an initial pool of 80 international submissions, 10 entrepreneurial hopefuls remained. Each group of presenters had spent months brainstorming ideas, developing products and working with mentors to perfect their […]
Learning science through improv theater
Teaching young students about the science of energy transfers can be a difficult endeavor. Fortunately, Weber State University’s Center for Science and Math Education presented a new way to teach […]
Did your bracket hack it?
Alternative headline: Bracket? I hardly even know it.
Insightfully unsighted hypnosis
Hypnotism requires an observant mind and a careful touch. One local hypnotist is demonstrating that unfortunate circumstances don’t define the craft. Nearly four years ago, hypnotist, author and Clinton resident […]
Go green on campus, get green in your wallet
Alternative headline: Go green on campus, get green in your wallet
Ogden Nature Center’s birdhouse competition celebrates 25 years
The Ogden Nature Center is accepting entries for its annual birdhouse competition. Celebrating its 25th year, the competition encourages community members of all ages to build creative, functional, environmentally friendly […]
Performance enhancer claims to give gamers an edge
A new supplement that claims to be “the world’s first energy shot for your brain” promises gamers enhanced performance, improved clarity and quicker reaction times. GodMode’s target market is gamers, […]
Celebrating math achievements on Pi Day
Students and visitors gathered at the Tracy Hall Science Center at Weber State University on Mar. 14 to celebrate Pi Day. The event featured a seminar hosted by WSU’s mathematics […]