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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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The annual Point-in-Time Count tracks how many Utahns are unsheltered. In other news, firefighters stepped in when a semi truck with 25 million bees broke down in Parley's Canyon on Tuesday. -
The program is already removing migration barriers on private land in Colorado, Idaho, and Wyoming. That includes modifying fences and paying landowners to preserve grasslands. -
A new poll from Yale University's School of the Environment tracked people's opinions on environmental issues, ranging from solar and wind power to whether climate change affects the weather. -
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.
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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.
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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Much of the focus of the ongoing redistricting war has been on which political party will come out on top. But it's voters who will pay a cost, say voting experts and voting rights advocates. -
Until recently, Jonathan Gross was a Trump political appointee at the Department of Justice and worked on its "Weaponization Working Group." He has now become a vocal critic of the department. -
U.S. school districts worry it could get even more expensive to prepare a meal under new federal dietary guidelines, as they also contend with cuts to programs that helped them buy local food. -
Gabriela Lena Frank's first opera, in its Met debut, sees late Mexican painter Frida Kahlo leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead to be reunited with her husband and fellow artist Diego Rivera. -
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, his office said Wednesday. The UAE later denied any secret visit had occurred. -
Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing one person and injuring at least 31. Local authorities report damage across six districts. -
Political organizer Denise Powell has defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh to win the Democratic primary in the closely watched race for Nebraska's second congressional district. -
Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Taveres, Florida, is the second U.S. soldier who fell off a cliff during a recreational hike in Morocco. The remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. were recovered last week. -
The Trump administration is suspending a requirement that visitors from countries that have qualified for the World Cup and bought tickets for the tournament pay as much as $15,000 in bonds to enter the U.S. -
The annual Education Scorecard shows the nation's schools still rebounding from serious losses in math and reading, but it also found those declines began well before the pandemic.
