Not-a-planet arguments aside, Pluto definitely has some planet-Earth-like features. And each form comes with a surprising twist: the rugged mountains are made of water ice, a heart-shaped glacier is from nitrogen snow, and the wind-sculpted "sand" dunes are composed of icy methane. See what Jani Radebaugh and other scientists found in images from NASA's New Horizons mission.

This playlist features 10 music videos from BYU Noteworthy, Vocal Point, and Men's Chorus that combine for more than 87 million YouTube views—starting at 2.4 million and topping out at 38 million. Enjoy these spring-inspired a cappella performances.

Design a brand new Ping-Pong paddle with a purpose: that's the challenge industrial-design professor David Morgan serves to his sophomore studio class every year. See this diverse gallery of 19 paddles and discover what need is met with each design.

Corn fields dominate BYU grad George Huber's commute to the University of Wisconsin–Madison each day. But as he passes field after field, the professor of chemical and biological engineering envisions bluer skies, a cooler planet, and revitalized rural communities.

LDS missionaries serve all over the world. But few document their daily lives in 628 pages of comics like Brittany Olsen did while sharing the gospel and living in Tokyo, Japan. Olsen’s award-winning work was shown in two different exhibits at BYU's Special Collections.

A new parenting study led by BYU professor Ali Crandall finds that the greater the emotional control and problem-solving abilities of a mother, the less likely her children are to develop behavioral problems, such as throwing tantrums or fighting.

During May, BYU performing groups—from Living Legends to the Wind Symphony to the Ballroom Dance Company to the BYU Singers (above)—shared their talents with audiences in the United States, Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Germany, and Switzerland. And, in case you missed it, here is Ballroom's concert finale video from April.

BYU alumni and friends in the Lincoln Nebraska Chapter chased down enough funds to help six local BYU students at the first Catch a Cougar 5K. The BYU chapter event featured BYU quarterback Tanner Mangum and linebacker Matt Hadley alongside two former Husker players. Read or watch the news story, then find out what's happening at your local BYU Alumni chapter.

Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat will be the featured guest at BYU Spectacular! in October. She will be joined by American Idol standout David Archuleta. Tickets will go on sale July 16. Here are some details to help you plan for Homecoming 2018.

BYU Speeches has digitized decades of audio to bring you insights on the life and teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Watch this video for a taste of this rich collection, taken from addresses by prophets, professors, and other BYU luminaries. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Google Play and watch for a new talk each weekday through June.

Aspen Grove has new, upgraded accommodations, enhanced programs, and a new website. So it's a great time to start—or continue—your own tradition of a family camp or a conference or a getaway at BYU's Aspen Grove.