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Utahns are turning everyday wildlife sightings into powerful data for scientists. From birding to herping, community science is helping track species and support conservation across the state.
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UPR News & Programs
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It looks glamorous and without visual blemishes, but it has nothing lasting or memorable to say. -
In other news, Eva Lopez Chavez, who was being investigated for sexual misconduct, has been removed from the Salt Lake City Council for living outside district boundaries. -
Geology is the star attraction in many national parks, but Arches National Park reveals erosional wonders like no other place on Earth. -
The toxic byproduct left after coal is burned for electricity is often stored in ponds or landfills near power plants. Currently, those sites have to monitor for if nearby groundwater is contaminated. -
Carbon storage wells act like giant straws, injecting carbon dioxide deep underground instead of releasing it into the atmosphere. The Rocky Mountain region has become a hub for these projects. -
A hyperscale data center in Box Elder County is making headlines, but there are 48 data centers in operation in Utah, with seven under construction and more being proposed. -
Archaeology has long captivated the American public, but pop mythology often obscures the harsh realities, thrilling discoveries, and complex moral decisions that archaeologists confront in the field. -
This week Tammy Proctor changes up the theme of spices and herbs by talking about something that is really important in how we flavor foods; that is the lemon. -
A richly textured jazz set blending lyrical standards, modern grooves, and breezy vibes — featuring Billy Childs’ “Whisper Not,” Bob Reynolds’ edge, and Hendrik Meurkens’ summer warmth. -
Lake Powell, the upper Colorado River basin's largest reservoir, is projected to have its lowest summer inflow in its history this summer. Federal agencies have taken emergency measures to prop it up. -
Looking forward to next week, a very large and very stable high-pressure system could give our neck of the woods a high chance of reaching record-breaking upper 80s and even 90s. -
Utah resident Cole Webley features Utah landscapes in his new film "Omaha."
A show designed to showcase local Utah musical artists and highlight public radio.
Stream a variety of music and talk programs in Spanish from Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
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The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
NPR News
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Military life has always involved some degree of uncertainty. But for many families, the fear and unknowns that come with the Iran war are new territory. -
What form of government do we have in America now? Some scholars say it is no longer liberal democracy, but "competitive authoritarianism." NPR's Frank Langfitt explains the term and its origin. -
Featuring new songs and beloved classics, the stadium-sized rock band shrinks down its outsized sound without losing any urgency or oomph. -
Some flights are less than 100 miles, and they're the backbone of the U.S. air system, linking small towns and big cities. But short routes were in decline even before jet fuel costs spiked. -
At least 15 former elected officials and co-conspirators with corruption offenses have been pardoned by President Trump in the last year, undermining the fight against public corruption. -
A French woman infected in the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is critically ill and being treated with an artificial lung. The outbreak has now reached 11 total reported cases, 9 of which have been confirmed. -
Louisiana officials have agreed to a tentative $4.8 million settlement with the family of Ronald Greene, a Black motorist who died during a violent roadside arrest carried out by five white officers. -
A Congressional Budget Office analysis suggests the cost of the missile defense program could be $1.2 trillion over the next 20 years, a far heftier sum than the initial $175 billion price tag. -
Compared to the start of President Trump's second term, David Venturella takes over an agency with a larger workforce, more financial resources — and also a continued funding lapse. -
Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of a brain tumor, his family announced Tuesday.
