From 2012 to 2014, KCPW partnered with the organization Explore Utah Science to bring greater science coverage to our airwaves. EXPLORE was founded under the belief that the public needs to know about locally-driven research, discoveries, and commercialization, and how these innovations could affect their health, the economy, and the future. Though this partnership eventually came to an end, KCPW continues to strongly focus on science in its regular coverage.
(KCPW News) Utahâs 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. Some say Utah will soon need to divert more water from the Colorado River, and eventually the Bear River, to meet future needs.…
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 in a series called “Follow the Flow”, that examines ongoing research to maintain the sustainability of Utah’s precious watersheds.
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Â The public has made itâs voice heard when it comes to air pollution in the state. Regulators and government officials say they are developing a Utah solution for air quality. This year, there are plenty of people ready to hold them accountable. Kim Schuske from Explore Utah Science has the story.
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Â 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, bio-batteries, overcomes many of these problems. The technology may one day lead to biodegradable batteries that store energy more efficiently than today’s heavy duty lithium-ion batteries.…
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Â Each year, thousands of vehicles collide with deer and elk that are crossing Utahâs highways, often causing major property damage, and even death. To protect both people and wildlife, scientists are investigating the safest, most cost-effective ways to get big game across the road. Julie Kiefer with Explore Utah Science has…
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Â 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, sounds can also be used to track environmental change. Kim Schuske has the story.
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Â 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 resistant to our most effective drugs. How we deal with this threat may determine if we will become at risk of dying from infectious…
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Â 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 will be looking at a study on the safety of storing the low level radioactive waste, which may ultimately…
(KCPW/ Explore Utah Science) Â 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 climate changing and the population growing, water will not stretch as far in the future as it has in the past.…
(Explore Utah Science/ KCPW) Â 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 Eye Center has started a Charitable Surgery Day, to help restore sight to some Utahns. Kim Schuske has the story.
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