Smaller is better when it comes to catalysts

U scientists found that the size of catalysts, substances that speed up chemical reactions, directly affect their electronic properties.

Advances in bioelectronics raise ethics concerns

Cynthia Furse, associate vice president of research and professor of electrical engineering at the U, spoke to students, staff and others about breakthroughs in the field of bioelectronics and the impact that research will have both scientifically and ethically.

Crime Briefs

Hooker Trash A complainant’s vehicle parked in the O-Zone lot had a small j-hook, which is the end of a tow chain, in the driver’s-side tire. The U Police determined it wasn’t a criminal action, as the hook probably came from construction debris, said Capt. Full story

A ball, bright shoes and a whole lot of fun

After a long day of sitting through lectures, Alec Clayton, an undeclared sophomore, needs a break.

Colleges of science, fine arts look to move into UNMH building

The new Utah Museum of Natural History Building is beginning to take shape, but deciding who moves into its former home is still in the early stages.

Symposium to celebrate ‘first light’

Despite difficulties, including multiple flat tires and a mouse invasion, the department of physics and astronomy has reason to celebrate the “first light” of its new observatory.

A 2nd shot at college ball

Football players at the U normally start their college career at 18, but not Geremy Cloyd. Full story

2 of 3 charges dismissed for U linebacker

The day before his jury trial was set to begin, Maurice Neal became a free man, mostly.

Legislators, ethics group debate at Hinckley Institute

An ethics battle that began last fall on the state’s Capitol Hill raged Tuesday at the U.

‘Cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence’

Student’s unlikely battle with ovarian tumors gave her a drive to help others

In the fall of 2006, at the start of her sophomore year at the U, Linscott frequently became nauseated, which, she thought, was because of stress.