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UW Undergrad’s NASA Research May Help Astronauts Grow Veggies in Outer Space

If you ask someone on planet Earth what their favorite food is, lettuce probably isn’t the most common answer. But for astronauts aboard the International Space Station, fresh lettuce is a delicacy. As a NASA research fellow, UW undergraduate Bree Drew tested which lettuce varieties and harvest methods might be most efficient—and yield the tastiest product—to better serve astronauts far from home.
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Water, Weather, and the Future of Wyoming Agriculture

Water, weather, wildfire—the list goes on. For Wyoming residents, especially those involved in agriculture, these environmental factors directly impact lives and livelihoods. As producers across the state face increased risk of severe drought, water shortages, and related issues, how can staff at land management agencies, conservation districts, county extension offices, and other local organizations help them plan ahead?
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How Diet Can Influence Brain Health

Eating a balanced diet is tricky at the best of times. Unfortunately, high-fat diets are linked to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, sleep disruptions, and other health problems. Prince Peter Wormenor, a graduate student in the Department of Zoology and Physiology, wanted to understand how high-fat diets and their accompanying sleep disruptions change the brain.
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UW Researchers Find Wild Horse Diets Adaptable

A sweeping University of Wyoming study of wild horses on federal lands across seven Western states has found that the animals have a high ability to gain nutrition from a variety of plants and, by so doing, maintain good body condition, even in winter.
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