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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.

When a beloved pet gets sick, it’s only natural to ask what caused their illness. Unfortunately, we don’t always know the answer.

As many Wyoming residents have experienced firsthand, invasive plants like cheatgrass increase wildfire risk and compete with native species for water and nutrients. In some cases, they can also be toxic to grazing animals. While these scourges pose serious threats to agricultural operations, a study by UW scientists may provide some reassurance for Wyoming sheep producers.

For Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers, late afternoon and evening can be a particularly challenging time. Rather than winding down at the end of the day, people with Alzheimer’s often exhibit increased agitation, aggressive behaviors, and a tendency to wander.

Recently, biotechnology company Unlocked Labs Inc. graduated from the University of Wyoming’s IMPACT 307 business incubator, which helps support Wyoming start-up enterprises in the early stages of growth.

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.

Previous studies have shown that mountain lions tend to shy away from feeding sites that have been disturbed by human presence. However, a group of University of Wyoming researchers has turned that conventional notion on its head.

A compelling three-minute presentation on ranchers’ willingness to join the carbon market earned Nicki Nimlos a win at the University of Wyoming’s inaugural Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

Have you ever wondered how a package of deli meat was made? In McKensie Phillips’s meat processing class, students learn what ingredients make up your favorite processed meats and how they’re cooked. Students even have the opportunity to make their own meat products.

Three UW educators—with areas of expertise ranging from print-making to plant biodiversity—have teamed up to pilot a new approach to science education. Known as Kaleidoscope Science, the program helps students of all ages understand science through artistic creation.

In the cattle industry, AI usually means artificial insemination. But, for one groundbreaking UW scientist, AI in beef production also refers to artificial intelligence.

October 1 marked the start of the new water year and, as always, there’s been a lot of coffee shop conversation regarding the upcoming winter season. What is expected for precipitation and where will it fall? What about daily high and low temperatures and passing storm fronts?