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A tyrannosaur skeleton displayed at the Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City.

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Contested National Monuments in Utah House Treasure Troves of Fossils

Paleontologists have found incredible dinosaur diversity at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. What could nearby Bears Ears hold?

Nala Rogers, Staff Writer

Earth

Singing Animals Reveal Forest Facts

Ecologists propose using animal song to measure forest health.

Gabriel Popkin, Contributor

Creature

‘Burung Harry Potter’ Owls Found in Indonesian Markets

Concerned scientists look for “Harry Potter” effect to explain Indonesia’s new owl trade.

Olivia Trani, Contributor

Technology

When Driverless Cars Crash, Who Pays?

A new model assesses the likelihood of a driverless car crash.

Marcus Woo, Contributor

Technology

Moths’ Eyes Inspire New Tech

Nanostructure similar to moth eyes could help cut reflections on smartphone screens.

Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer

Physics

Solving the Riddle of Why Rolling Luggage Wobbles

Research suggests that acceleration can stabilize shaky suitcases.

Charles Q. Choi, Contributor

Technology

Using the Sound of Nuclear Energy

A simple idea based on a high school experiment could be a warning signal ahead of a nuclear meltdown.

Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor

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