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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May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. Science reporter Erin Lewis spoke with a hearing specialist about increase in speech and language disorder diagnoses in children over the past several years.
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The Colorado River provides water to much of the Western U.S., making shifts in precipitation critical to metropolitan areas downstream.
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While this winter has brought much needed precipitation and an over 200% average snowpack, it is not likely to save the Great Salt Lake ecosystem.
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Intermountain Primary Hospital recently launched a new telehealth program that allows for enhanced and more accessible healthcare for babies in Utah.
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Oceans play an essential role in carbon cycling by taking up atmospheric carbon. This is particularly important in limiting global warming, providing a buffer to rising levels of CO2.
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Hearing loss can occur at any age, so keeping up on ear health is an important part of staying healthy.
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Cloud seeding can cause storm clouds to produce snow, increasing precipitation, states have been implementing this strategy for decades and Utah seeks to increase efforts.
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Depression and anxiety in young adults has increased in recent years, treatment via telehealth services continue to show promise.
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A new study involving a doctor at Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital found children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine
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This flu season has already seen increased rates of contraction and severity. With holidays right around the corner, health care providers say to get your vaccine.