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Blink O'fanaye/flickrA new survey of several Mountain West states found that 85% of respondents are concerned about our Democracy. Research firm Morning Consult talked with nearly 1900 people. Most were also concerned about misinformation and expect more violence similar to what we saw on January 6. -
Madelyn Beck/Mountain West News BureauWildfire season is winding down across much of the Mountain West as cold weather moves in. But it’s the perfect time to set controlled, or prescribed, fires to burn unwanted dead trees and underbrush that fuel larger wildfires.
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It’s a scientific fact: the global climate is warming at an increased rate over recent generations. We hear about declining polar ice caps and warming seas, but what about places closer to home? -
Albert Einstein called it spooky. But generations later, a Boise State University researcher is trying to determine how photons communicate instantly with each other across great distances. Idaho Matters talks with physics professor Paul Simmonds about his work in quantum physics, nanotechnology and much more.
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Can how we think or frame ideas in our minds help us see the world and our existence differently? Idaho Matters talks with Viktor Mayer Schonberger, co-author of the book "Framers: Human Advantage in an Age of Technology and Turmoil."
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This interview originally aired Dec. 3, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic has made online dating sites more popular than ever. And when it comes to meeting…
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The effects of human-caused climate change can be seen in every corner of the world. While Idaho experiences more erratic and dangerous wildfires, in…
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As health officials battle vaccine hesitancy and a reluctance to follow safety guidelines, they could turn to employers for help. A recent report from…
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This interview originally aired June 30, 2020.Your eyes close, and you’re asleep. Suddenly you’re out in public without a mask on. Or, you’re wearing a…
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A new report could help you analyze wildfire risks to homes in your state, county or community.The nonprofit Headwaters Economics put together this new…
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This interview originally aired Nov. 30, 2020America’s bird population is in decline. Some studies show that as much as 30% of the population across…
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The Centers for Disease Control has said proper ventilation in indoor settings can cut down the spread of COVID-19. But how can you tell whether a space...
