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Honey bees carrying nectar have the remarkable ability to adjust their flight behavior to avoid overheating when air temperatures increase, according to research led by a University of Wyoming scientist.
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UWAA Building a Better Wyoming Award: D. Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas is a living embodiment of what it means to be a Wyoming Cowboy. Born and raised in our great state, Thomas experienced the Wyoming way of life from a young age. In recognition of his work as a sculptor, Thomas has been awarded the Building a Better Wyoming Award from the UW Alumni Association.
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uweagnews
February 8, 2024

UW Researcher Finds No Parasites in Monarch Butterflies in East-Central Wyoming
A recent University of Wyoming graduate learned that a parasite that has led to the decline of monarch butterflies around the globe does not appear to be present in the specific butterfly species in east-central Wyoming.
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uweagnews
February 5, 2024

UW-Led Research Shows Invasive Ants Change Lion Predation in Kenya
New research led by a University of Wyoming graduate student shows that invasive ants in a Kenyan savanna have caused lions to change their predatory behavior.
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uweagnews
January 29, 2024

UW Celebrates Inaugural Research and Innovation Excellence Awards
The University of Wyoming’s Research and Economic Development Division last week recognized the achievements of UW’s outstanding faculty and departments with its inaugural Celebration of Research and Innovation Excellence.
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uweagnews
January 31, 2024

Four UW Students to Present Bird Research During Science Café Jan. 24
Four University of Wyoming students with a focus on studying birds will receive a feather of sorts in their academic caps when they present their research to the public during a Science Café Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m.
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uweagnews
January 18, 2024

Make a List and Check It Twice: Tips for Discussing Succession Planning This Holiday Season
During the holiday season, many people reunite with family members they see only a few times a year. For families who work in agriculture or run small businesses, these gatherings can provide an opportunity to discuss the future of the operation.
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Micah Most, UW Extension Educator, Johnson County
December 22, 2023

Applications Open for New Farmers and Ranchers Internship Program
The GrowinG Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2024. The program provides a $5,000 stipend for a 10-week work experience.
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Kendra Faucett
December 22, 2023

UW Graduate Student Honored for Research on Insects and Wind Turbines
A recent University of Wyoming graduate student has received the 2023 Graduate Student Award for the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
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uweagnews
November 21, 2023

New Film Tracks Animal Migrations in and out of Grand Teton National Park
A new wildlife documentary chronicling the large mammal migrations of Grand Teton National Park was released online this week, showing how the park is biologically connected to distant habitats in Idaho and Wyoming.
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uweagnews
November 16, 2023

WYOBIRD Initiative Provides Field Research Opportunities for UW Students
When Corey Tarwater was a budding student ornithologist in college, she desired more fieldwork opportunities to learn the hands-on and up-close duties required of the profession.
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uweagnews
November 9, 2023

Don’t Panic: Managing for Toxicity Risk in Panicum Grass Species
The exceptional rainfall this growing season brought forth an abundance of forage on rangelands and pastures across the state. In some cases, this moisture prompted a flush of growth from annual plant species not commonly seen.
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Micah Most, Extension Educator, Johnson County, University of Wyoming
October 30, 2023

EMT Class Offered Nov 14 – Feb 17 in Big Horn County
Northwest College and the University of Wyoming Extension are working together to bring an EMT class to Big Horn County that meets the schedules of farmers, ranchers, and working individuals.
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Melissa Cook, Extension Educator, Bighorn County, University of Wyoming
October 26, 2023

Hay Analysis Reports: Interpreting Results
More and more beef producers nationwide are having their hay sampled to analyze its nutrient content as part of their yearly routine. This relatively simple and affordable exercise allows cattlemen an in-depth look at the actual nutrient profile their herd will receive from hay, allowing them to plan supplemental feed programs accordingly.
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Dagan Montgomery
October 12, 2023

UW Researcher Receives NSF Grant to Study Aging in Life Cycle of Bees
Biological age does not always correlate with chronological age, and it is unclear how physiology contributes to aging or protects against it.
A University of Wyoming faculty member is currently leading a research team that is studying the life cycle …
uweagnews
September 26, 2023