Author: Mariah Wheeler

OGDEN, Utah – Seen from space, life may appear a mere fluorescence over the surface of the earth: the rich blue of oxygenated oceans, the wash of green across the continents, the amber highlights where air and moisture have rusted minerals. But that thin veneer of beauty also shows the power of life to transform the entire planet. When photosynthesis in cyanobacteria first tapped the power of sunlight to fuel life’s processes, it released oxygen that slowly shifted more than just the hues of sea and land. The oxygen was toxic to the anaerobic life forms that then held sway.…

UTAH – With the COVID-19 U.K. variant found in multiple states, including Utah, Dr. Anthony Fauci said wearing two masks may be more effective when it comes to preventing the spread. So far, there has only been one confirmed case of the more infectious mutation found in Utah, but health experts say it’s likely more widespread. “If a new strain comes that is more infectious, we could be seeing more and more and that means we need to double down,” said Russell Vinik, chief medical operations officer for U of U Health. Vinik said it’s reasonable to wear double masks if you’re trying to take…