Science Moab talks to Dr. Nichole Barger about the movement of the pinyon-juniper ecosystem
How can a single ecosystem both expand and contract in the same region? Pinyon-juniper woodlands are doing just this: found across…
How can a single ecosystem both expand and contract in the same region? Pinyon-juniper woodlands are doing just this: found across…
Science Moab talks to Henry Grover about how moss can help restore burned areas After major fires devastate a landscape, the…
Ever known someone who can’t see the forest for the trees? This week, we hear from a scientist who sees both:…
The Colorado Plateau is unique for its diversity of native plant species, but its ecosystems are under threat: from land-use practices…
Even after they’re extinguished, wildfires continue to sculpt landscapes and alter water flows. This week, we talk with Natalie Gillard, a…
What were mammals like when dinosaurs roamed the earth? Discussing Mesozoic critters with Dr. Brian Davis, a paleontologist at the University…
Deserts all share one fundamental feature, as we learn in elementary school: they have very, very little water. Some plants can…
The Colorado Plateau has a long history of uranium mining, particularly within the Navajo Nation. Hundreds of abandoned uranium mines still…
When it comes to arid climates, junipers are some of the toughest trees around. The past two years, however, have seen…
Water can be a formidable force in the desert. From carving canyons to cutting arroyos, water has formed and continues to…