Impact magazine Fall 2026
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BYU's Bear Guy: The Adventures of Tom Smith
Wildlife sciences professor Tom Smith shares some of the daring life experiences that shaped him into a prominent bear expert.
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Riding the Wave: How BYU Researchers Help Communities Prepare When Disaster Strikes
Natural disasters like tsunamis and earthquakes can be devastating. Dr. Sarah Hall's disaster mitigation research focuses on saving lives by helping people become better prepared.
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The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust
World-renowned scientist Francis Collins explores truth, science, faith, and trust and shows how wisdom emerges at the intersection of reason and belief.
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A Taste of Home: Sabina Magar's Commitment to Global Nutrition
Inspired by her roots in Nepal, Sabina Magar is pursuing a career in nutrition and conducting public health research to improve lives in the communities that helped shape her.
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Life Hacks from the Life Sciences: How to Improve Memory
Learn helpful tips from neuroscience professor Jeff Edwards to improve your cognitive capacity.
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Popping Possibilities: The Quinoa Cookbook Reimagining a Super Grain
Paxton Webster transforms a superfood through his Spanish language cookbook filled with accessible recipes designed to foster community empowerment in Bolivia.
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Dean's Message
Dean Bridgewater highlights different ways that students and faculty in the College of Life Sciences share their light across the world and interweave faith and science in their scholarship.
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