Curing Blindness One Eye at a Time
(Explore Utah Science/ KCPW) The cost of removing a cataract – between $2,000-$4000 dollars – is prohibitive for many, leaving them to struggle with a completely curable form of blindness. The Moran...
View ArticleOur Water, Our Future
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Utah is the second driest state in the country and we use about 40% more water per person than neighboring states such as Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. With the...
View ArticleWill Depleted Uranium Be Coming to Utah?
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) The US has a lot of depleted uranium that needs to be stored and EnergySolutions wants to get in on the action. Over the next few months, the Division of Radiation Control...
View ArticleAntibiotic Resistance, A Looming Public Health Threat
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Antibiotics are our main line of defense against bacteria that can make us very sick. But that defense is breaking down as the microorganisms are increasingly becoming...
View ArticleSounds of the West
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Thousands of animal and ambient sounds from eleven western states have been recorded and archived in a digital library in Utah. While fascinating in their own right,...
View ArticleWhen People and Wildlife Collide
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Each year, thousands of vehicles collide with deer and elk that are crossing Utah’s highways, often causing major property damage, and even death. To protect both people...
View ArticleBiology Inspires Next Generation “Bio-batteries”
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Batteries that power our electronic devices contain heavy metals and other materials that are toxic to the environment. A new battery technology inspired by biology,...
View ArticleCan Utah Develop Solutions to Clean Up the Air?
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) The public has made it’s voice heard when it comes to air pollution in the state. Regulators and government officials say they are developing a Utah solution for air...
View ArticleDesert Dust Events Could Trigger Early Wasatch Snowmelt
Dust events occur regularly each spring along the Wasatch Front, and they could be impacting how much water is ultimately available for Utah residents. This is the first story by Explore Utah Science...
View ArticleDiffering Views on Plans for Big Water Projects in Utah
(KCPW News) Utah’s population is expected to nearly double in the next 40 years and many policymakers worry that the desert state will not have enough water for cities, industries, and agriculture....
View ArticleNew leadership for the Utah Department of Health and Census Day 2020
Both Sides of the Aisle – Natalie Gochnour is joined on The Right by Sen. Dan McCay, R-Riverton, and on The Left by Shireen Ghorbani, Salt Lake County Council member. They discuss social distancing,...
View ArticleCuring Blindness One Eye at a Time
(Explore Utah Science/ KCPW) The cost of removing a cataract – between $2,000-$4000 dollars – is prohibitive for many, leaving them to struggle with a completely curable form of blindness. The Moran...
View ArticleOur Water, Our Future
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Utah is the second driest state in the country and we use about 40% more water per person than neighboring states such as Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. With the...
View ArticleWill Depleted Uranium Be Coming to Utah?
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) The US has a lot of depleted uranium that needs to be stored and EnergySolutions wants to get in on the action. Over the next few months, the Division of Radiation Control...
View ArticleAntibiotic Resistance, A Looming Public Health Threat
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Antibiotics are our main line of defense against bacteria that can make us very sick. But that defense is breaking down as the microorganisms are increasingly becoming...
View ArticleSounds of the West
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Thousands of animal and ambient sounds from eleven western states have been recorded and archived in a digital library in Utah. While fascinating in their own right,...
View ArticleWhen People and Wildlife Collide
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Each year, thousands of vehicles collide with deer and elk that are crossing Utah’s highways, often causing major property damage, and even death. To protect both people...
View ArticleBiology Inspires Next Generation “Bio-batteries”
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Batteries that power our electronic devices contain heavy metals and other materials that are toxic to the environment. A new battery technology inspired by biology,...
View ArticleCan Utah Develop Solutions to Clean Up the Air?
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) The public has made it’s voice heard when it comes to air pollution in the state. Regulators and government officials say they are developing a Utah solution for air...
View ArticleDesert Dust Events Could Trigger Early Wasatch Snowmelt
Dust events occur regularly each spring along the Wasatch Front, and they could be impacting how much water is ultimately available for Utah residents. This is the first story by Explore Utah Science...
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