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Utah Public Radio presents SCIENCE UTAH - a podcast about the natural world and the people who study it. Featuring UPR’s science reporters, each episode focuses on a single topic like bees, interplane... more
FAQs about Science Utah:How many episodes does Science Utah have?The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.
January 10, 2020Update On Plastic Recycling Changes In LoganSeven months ago the city of Logan stopped accepting plastics number 3 through 7 for recycling. Emily Malik, Logan's Conservation Coordinator, said the change in the amount of plastic waste delivered to the Logan landfill since then is relatively insignificant....more2minPlay
January 03, 2020New Utah Wildlife Crossings in the Works for 2020During the winter, animals like deer and elk are on the move— migrating to more favorable habitats. Unfortunately, migration routes often cross roads and highways, leading to conflict with humans. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources plans to build more wildlife crossings this year to mitigate these conflicts....more2minPlay
December 16, 2019Popular Bicycle App May Change User BehaviorStrava is a fitness tracking app mountain bikers can use on their smartphones. It connects with their bike’s computer, allowing riders to track and record their activity and then create visuals of their progress. But it may be changing how people recreate....more2minPlay
November 30, 2019Majority Of Parents Think Interruptions From Phones Harm Families, Survey Results SuggestPreliminary results from a new survey suggest that the majority of people think interruptions from technology are harmful to their family. Technoference occurs when technology interferes with human interactions and relationships....more2minPlay
November 12, 2019Researcher Tracks Ozone Pollution By Recording Damage To Plant LeavesSalt Lake City, the northern Wasatch Front, and the Uinta Basin all had high concentrations of ground-level ozone this year. When it occurs in the upper atmosphere, ozone is good for organisms because it blocks harmful UV rays. But when it occurs at ground level, ozone harms plants and animals by burning the tissues they use to breathe....more2minPlay
November 04, 2019University Of Utah Celebrates 50 Years Of Internet, And The Utahns That Helped Make It PossibleWhen was the last time you thought about a time before internet? It wasn’t that long ago, only 50 years since the first message was sent between computers at the University of Califonia, Los Angeles and the Stanford Research Institute....more2minPlay
October 25, 2019Putting Carbon Back In Soil Could Help Fight Against Climate Change, Researcher ArguesSoil is the largest terrestrial carbon pool, accounting for over three times more carbon than all plants on earth. According to a researcher who specializes in environmental issues, this could make it a key tool in the fight against climate change....more2minPlay
October 22, 2019A New Online Tool May Improve Mental Health Care In UtahUtah State University researchers have recently released a new online tool to help Utahns improve their mental health....more2minPlay
October 17, 2019Utah Division Of Wildlife Resources Launches New Website To Track Banded Ducks and GeeseDid you know that the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources depends on hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to track migratory birds in Utah?...more2minPlay
October 14, 2019Utah Scientists Are Working To Reduce Conflicts Between Native Predators and Humans...more2minPlay
FAQs about Science Utah:How many episodes does Science Utah have?The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.