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University of Wyoming Libraries and the UW Natural Science Collections Partnership have joined forces to showcase the university’s diverse scientific collections in a new exhibition titled “The Natural Archive: Glimpses into the University of Wyoming’s Scientific Collections.”

On Friday, Nov. 14, the University of Wyoming Extension will host its 2025 Northwest Crop Symposium in Powell.

Led by Donna Harris, assistant professor of plant breeding and genetics in the Department of Plant Sciences, a team of scientists is using drones to help speed the development of soybean and dry bean varieties.

How exactly do gametes come together and fuse to create new life? That’s what Jen Pinello, an assistant professor in UW’s molecular biology department, set out to investigate. Surprisingly, her research may also hold the key to preventing the infectious spread of deadly diseases, such as malaria.

Driving down Wyoming highways, the landscape often seems vast and empty, nothing but sky and a few scattered bushes. But those scattered bushes are more vital than they appear at first glance.

From atmospheric science to zoology, the Life Sciences Program helps University of Wyoming undergraduates prepare for their futures.

The 29th Range Beef Cow Symposium, an educational event for cattle producers in Wyoming and across the Intermountain West, will take place Monday, Nov. 10, through Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The state of Wyoming might not have a veterinary school—but it does have a veterinary lab. This unique facility serves as a hub for veterinary diagnostics, training, and research, and plays a key role in safeguarding human and animal health. While some Wyoming residents might not realize it, the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) plays a key role in safeguarding human and animal health.

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.

Todd Heward’s family has been ranching in Shirley Basin, Wyoming, for more than a century. For decades, he has grazed cattle near and on reclaimed uranium mine sites, observing changes in the landscape over time. Under his conscientious management, Heward has seen former mining sites slowly return to grasslands with healthy soil and diverse plant communities.

A Wyoming work ethic, UW education, and lifelong passion for agriculture. That’s Doug Miyamoto’s recipe for success. As director of the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA), Miyamoto is an internationally recognized advocate for the agricultural community.

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.

In a newly published review, a University of Wyoming researcher examined how chemical pollution might change the invasion process and identified gaps in current knowledge about the interactions of pollution and invasive species.

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?

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.