Earthquake presents new opportunities for research, Idaho geological survey director says
The 6.5-magnitude earthquake on March 31 near Stanley in south-central Idaho sent a ripple-effect of situations for researchers to explore.
The 6.5-magnitude earthquake on March 31 near Stanley in south-central Idaho sent a ripple-effect of situations for researchers to explore.
Earth Sciences
Jun 17, 2020
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Lodgepole pine forests recover within a century following severe wildfires, according to a three-year study led by the University of Idaho in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park. The research gives a benchmark for better ...
Environment
May 20, 2014
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The result of a geophysical survey in a remote part of eastern Idaho could have economic impacts on the Gem State by identifying locations to extract cobalt and other minerals.
Earth Sciences
Sep 23, 2021
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Political views and a person's trust in government play a role in whether or not they get vaccinated, according to a study by three faculty members at the University of Idaho.
Social Sciences
Jan 26, 2018
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(Phys.org)—In an effort to provide the most accurate assessment of high-temperature geothermal energy potential in the region, the Idaho Geological Survey recently drilled new wells in southeastern Idaho.
Earth Sciences
Jan 11, 2013
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Commercial fishing along the Upper Mississippi River has been sustainable over the past 60 years and hasn't negatively influenced fish populations or recreational fisheries, according to a University of Idaho-led study published ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 27, 2018
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The United States must make preparing for and adapting to wildfire a top national priority, says a team of University of Idaho researchers and their international partners in a paper published today in the journal BioScience.
Environment
Feb 2, 2016
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(Phys.org) —Researchers at the University of Idaho and the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a way to identify New Zealand mudsnail infestations in their earliest stages – using only the small bits of DNA the snails ...
Ecology
Jun 20, 2013
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Fire management agencies are not increasing the use of prescribed fire—a key tool for preventing wildfires—anywhere outside of the Southeastern United States, according to a new University of Idaho study.
Environment
May 30, 2019
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While increased fire activity has threatened Pacific Northwest forests, University of Idaho researchers have found a silver-lining: the proportion of unburned areas critical for post-fire recovery has remained unchanged.
Environment
Feb 13, 2018
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