Science

As the climate changes, hibernating animals will, too. Hibernation is generally used to survive extreme weather and food scarcity. Some animals hibernate at a certain time every year. Others respond to environmental factors like temperature or hunger. Climate change will likely affect both, especially when it comes to available food and each animal’s adaptability.

Boise State University was recently awarded over $2 million to create a Food and Dairy Innovation Center over the next five years to meet the growing needs of the industry in Idaho.

The Discovery Center of Idaho is reopened with the world-class Exquisite Creatures exhibit—exploring the intersections of nature, art and science through the work of Christopher Marley.

While 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...

When people test positive for COVID-19, public health officials ask about their recent movements and with whom they've interacted. This process is called…

An organization called ‘500 Women Scientists’ got its start in the Mountain West. Now, it has gone global with a database of experts who are also women....

On March 27th, the City Club of Boise welcomed Kendra Pierre-Louis to discuss reporting on climate for the New York Times on the climate desk where she…

This encore interview originally aired in October, 2018.America in 1859 was a country on the verge of Civil War. Abolitionists and pro-slavery forces…

The Physics Department at Boise State University wants to buy a digital planetarium to help teach kids about STEM. And they’re hoping to raise money to…

A famous experimental physicist who lived in eastern Idaho has died. Leon Lederman was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on subatomic…