Erin Lewis
Science ReporterErin Lewis is a science reporter at Utah Public Radio and a PhD Candidate in the biology department at Utah State University. She is passionate about fostering curiosity and communicating science to the public. At USU she studies how anthropogenic disturbances are impacting wildlife, particularly the effects of tourism-induced dietary shifts in endangered Bahamian Rock Iguana populations. In her free time she enjoys reading, painting and getting outside with her dog, Hazel.
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A Westminster professor recently spoke at USU about how water levels in the lake directly affect salinity. The species inhabiting Great Salt Lake rely heavily on salinity levels staying under 12%. -
Gov. Spencer Cox helped kick off the 2024 Northern Utah Water Users Spring Runoff Conference March 26 in Cache Valley with the ceremonial signing of several water bills. -
The next two events will take place at the newly renovated Logan Library, and in June the location will switch to Stokes Nature Center. -
The U.S. Senate passed a bill last week to extend and improve benefits for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. -
Major Kate Rubins honors Women’s History Month as an Army Reservist, astronaut and biologist who participated in the first sequencing of DNA in space. -
UPR hosted an event Tuesday with Bridgerland Audubon Society and Grow the Flow called “Is Great Salt Lake a Person?” bringing 90 community members to Logan's Cache Bar. -
Many films and conversations at this year's Sundance Film Festival explored the role of artificial intelligence, including prize-winning feature film, "Love Me." -
A Sundance Film Festival documentary titled "Nocturnes" focuses on the work of moth researchers in India and brings an auditory experience to viewers. -
Artificial intelligence emerged as a theme at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, addressing what it can reveal about humans. -
The Great Salt Lake Strike Team, gave an update this month on their work to get more water into the shrinking lake, highlighting a need for a multi-year approach.
