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University of Wyoming

To help further the development and future programming around cardiovascular health in the state, libraries throughout Wyoming are encouraging patrons to check out a blood pressure monitoring kit and complete the included survey.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming researchers have gained further insight into how tardigrades survive extreme conditions and shown that proteins from the microscopic creatures expressed in human cells can slow down molecular processes.

This makes the tardigrade proteins potential candidates in technologies centered on slowing the aging process and in long-term storage of human cells.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Figuring out what path to take in life can be a challenge. Kids have always had a plethora of distractions that divert their attention so it is important to get them thinking about their futures as soon as they realize that there are expectations in life. And this is why it is imperative to get them looking towards the future.

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University of Wyoming

A University of Wyoming Research team led by Research Professional Resham Thapa in the School of Energy Resources (SER) published an article assessing the effects of coal char as a soil amendment in Agronomy, a top-tier journal in the fields of agronomy and crop science.

The article, “An Assessment of Plant Growth and Soil Properties Using Coal Char and Biochar as a

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Rawlins Middle School (RMS) was recognized on February 19 by Solution Tree, for the school’s sustained success in raising student achievement.

One of about 600 schools and districts in the USA and Canada receive this honor.

By K.J. Schricker

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Press Release

University of Wyoming

Press Release

University of Wyoming

The American Heritage Center (AHC) at the University of Wyoming is preparing its highly anticipated “Stan Lee, Beyond the Book” exhibition, honoring the legendary author, editor and Marvel Comics visionary.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Cheryl “Mo” Munro unexpectedly returned to a role she had left behind a few years ago. The Carbon County School District No 2 (CCSD2) reached out to her, inviting her to teach Pro-Start at Saratoga High School starting in January9. She officially resumed her position on January 9.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Eli Hobbs, principal of Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Middle/High School decided to give his staff a treat and bring them to the Oceanside Palace Hotel in Maui. He was even treating them to a luau.

There was a little catch.

Press Release

University of Wyoming

One hundred outstanding high school seniors from across Wyoming have been selected to receive the 2024 Trustees’ Scholars Award, the University of Wyoming’s top academic scholarship.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

Mackenzie Priest was chosen out of an original list of 1,000 students who were vying for a Trustees’ Scholar Award offered by the University of Wyoming. Out of the 1,000, the list was winnowed down to 118.

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University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming archaeology Professor Todd Surovell and his team of collaborators have discovered a tube-shaped bead made of bone that is about 12,940 years old.

The bead, found at the La Prele Mammoth site in Converse County, is the oldest known bead in the Americas.

By Mike Armstrong

Reporter, Carbon County Comet

The Hanna, Elk Mountain, Medicine Bow (HEM) Middle/High School got a lift in several ways on Monday morning, February 12, when Rose Vaughn, manager of the Hanna branch of RNB State Bank, gave a check from RNB for $600 to purchase a big screen TV for the commons area of the school.