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Karen Heeter/University of IdahoIt’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? -
Allison Corona/Boise State University/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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As health officials battle vaccine hesitancy and a reluctance to follow safety guidelines, they could turn to employers for help. A recent report from… -
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...
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New Research Spotlights The Inequity Of Species NamesWhile there's an insect named after Lady Gaga , and a lichen named after former President Barack Obama, a lot of the time species get named after...
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As of Tuesday morning, the state reports 10,762 people have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho. With a population of more than 1.8…
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As Climate Warms, Mama Grizzlies May Adapt By Taking More Cool Dips In Idaho WaterHumans are not the only mammals that get relief from hot temperatures with a cooling swim. According to a new study, female grizzlies seek out pools of…
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The EPA is finalizing a rule that says it’ll prioritize science that publishes raw data to make policy decisions.The agency says the rule promotes…
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Finding ways to keep people safe from COVID-19 while indoors during the cold weather months has caused some to turn to a technology called ionization. The…
