New research from the University of Wyoming reveals that the brain cells that control hunger may be far more adaptable during prenatal brain development than scientists previously believed. This discovery could reshape how researchers think about preventing obesity.

Have you ever opened your fridge to discover that those strawberries you bought last week are now coated with an unappetizing layer of gray fuzz? Fungal diseases threaten crop production, food security, and human health worldwide. Gray mold alone afflicts more than 200 plant species, including agricultural crops, and results in more than $10 billion in losses annually.

Like a duck that, on the surface, looks like it is calmly floating on the water while paddling furiously underneath, a bumble bee hovering over a flower may look like it’s not doing much to the naked eye.

Three University of Wyoming graduate students will present their research to the public during a Science Café Sunday, March 1, at 1:30 p.m. in Sublette County.

On Tuesday, March 17, the University of Wyoming Extension Sheep Task Force will host a free webinar about managing flock health around lambing season. The webinar, which is the first of two episodes, will discuss strategies for mitigating ewe and lamb stress from late gestation through docking.

In the inaugural U.S. Governors Cup Robotics Tournament last weekend, a Laramie County 4-H team brought Wyoming youth into the national spotlight, highlighting the state’s dedication to excellence in science and technology.