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Stellar Impact BYU's Mountain West Observatory on the ridge south of Utah Lake at dusk.

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Stellar Impact

For years, BYU students have been shaped by their research and experiences at the West Mountain Observatory.

A student studies sharks in an aquarium.

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Shark Tank

How silent is it really behind the aquarium glass?

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Bridge to China

The Chinese Bridge competition is elite—but so is Ashley Breinholt, who placed second in the competition.

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Pollution Problem

A BYU professor and his team of students study how diesel exhaust affects fat cell growth and metabolic health.

Disciple Stewardship
Winter 2025
BYU sustainability efforts "foster a common reverence for creation."
Gut Check
Winter 2025
Undergraduate Jordan Moore's digestive tract research is making waves—and paving the way for the future of healthcare.
Capstone of Citizenship
Winter 2025
Thanks to international relations student Elizabeth M. Reynolds, BYU held its first naturalization ceremony.
Helping the Helpers
Fall 2024
BYU sociology students are helping nonprofits.
Water Cycle Revamp
Summer 2024
You may have seen the classic water-cycle diagram, but a new one rethought by BYU professors adds a missing element.
The Little Planet
Summer 2024
Planetary scientist awarded the honor of having her very own planet named after her.
Through a Woman’s Eyes
Summer 2024
Walking alone is different for women. A new BYU study has eye-catching proof.
Learning the Y
Summer 2024
In a game-changing new course, students dive deep into BYU’s mission and find their place in a community of belonging.
From Utah to Infinity 
Spring 2024
BYU's Eyring Science Center has a new permanent display that tells the story of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Flipping Script
Spring 2024
Graphic-design professor Linda A. Reynolds and a team of students used spatulas to build a custom typeface.
Byron’s Excellent Adventure
Spring 2024
Mentor extraordinaire, "worm herder," Antarctic explorer, surfer dude—BYU biologist Byron Adams is one chill scientist.
Our Policy, Our Aim 
Winter 2024
BYU seeks to become the "fully anointed university of the Lord" of prophesy, a great light of the world.
Inspired in the Lab
Winter 2024
Chad Pollard and Kelaney Stalker apply epigenetics to projects they are passionate about while working in a BYU lab.
Fantastic Mentor
Fall 2023
Brandon Sanderson teaches one of BYU's most popular courses—here's why aspiring writers flock to his class.
Dances with Bees
Fall 2023
BYU computer science students are using AI to translate bees' dancing language in real time.
Called for Life
Fall 2023
Laesgaw K’Chawtee aims to empower his people—at BYU, he’s starting by teaching their language.
Insights from the Peanuts Gallery 
Summer 2023
Humanities students donning white lab coats uncover patterns in Charles Schulz's Peanuts.
Hard Science
Spring 2023
Geology 105: Diamonds and Gems isn’t your standard GE science class.
A Shaman at BYU
Spring 2023
BYU anthropology graduate student and Hmong shaman Yang Vang shares how he's working at BYU to preserve his culture.
Best Foot Forward
Spring 2023
Two BYU students teamed up to design and test an upgraded medical boot.