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You hear the word research all the time—on the news, online, in conversations about science and technology.

You know what it means in a general sense, but the real questions are often the ones we don’t say out loud:

Why does research matter? What are people actually working on? And how does it affect me?

Your Questions, Our Research is here to help answer those questions. It’s a place where you can see what University of Utah researchers are working on—by the people doing the work.

Our Researchers Have Been
Pushing Boundaries for Decades

From life-saving medicine to new technologies and tools, the U is where ideas become discoveries, and
discoveries become things that help people.
Here, we break down complex research into clear, everyday language and show how it impacts lives across Utah
and beyond.

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How Do We Keep Kids Safe at Home?

U researchers are working to prevent accidental poisonings through smarter packaging and public education. 

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How Can Movement Connect Us?

Choreografish is helping people connect and feel better through play and movement.

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Why Do We Stay Up When We’re Tired?

U researchers are studying bedtime procrastination, to understand how it affects our health and why it’s so hard to stop.

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What Can Dinosaurs Teach Us Today?

A new Utah dinosaur discovery is helping scientists understand how ecosystems evolve and how life adapts over time.

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Is Calm a Kind of Medicine?

U researchers are finding that even a few minutes of mindfulness, like deep breathing or quiet time—can lower stress and improve health.

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Can We Learn to Hibernate?

U scientists are exploring how humans might mimic hibernation—to protect the body during trauma, illness, or long space missions.

hibernator superpowers
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Are Pets the Best Friends You Can Have?

Researchers created a simple way to use low-cost robotic cats and dogs in memory-care settings. Even knowing the pets weren’t real, participants petted, brushed, and talked to them—showing that lifelike companions can spark memories and reduce stress.

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We Want To Answer Your Questions

Now that you’ve seen some of the questions U researchers are tackling, we want to hear from you.
What are you curious about?
Maybe you’ve wondered:

  • How is AI being used in hospitals?
  • What does research say about managing everyday stress?
  • Is there a smarter way to build homes that use less energy and save money?

If you have a question you'd like our researchers to explore, fill out the form below. 
Your question may be featured in a future U Research story, video, or social media post.

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U Researchers: Want To Be Featured?

Is your research pushing boundaries, shaping solutions, or creating impact? Are you ready to help Utahns—and people everywhere—understand how your work makes a difference? Then we want to feature you.

From breakthrough discoveries to everyday improvements that change how we live, U research moves ideas into action. If you can help answer real questions from the public or have a story that deserves the spotlight, let us know.

Fill out the form, and our VPR Communications team will reach out with feature opportunities.

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