Fabulous fungi
Science Moab spoke with Catherine Gehring, the Lucking Family professor at Northern Arizona University, who has been studying plant-associated fungi for more than 20 years.
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Sandbars and floods in the Grand Canyon
Science Moab spoke with geologist and fluvial geomorphologist Katie Chapman about the effect the dam has had on sandbars downstream.
Living Life on the Radio: Science Moab talks to DJ and activist Tara Gatewood
Award-winning journalist Tara Gatewood understands the power of Indigenous radio. As the longtime host of the live talk radio show Native America Calling, Tara was part of a communal space where native voices…
Science Moab talks to Dawn Davis about protecting peyote and culturally significant plants
Dawn Davis of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall, Idaho, studies the sustainability of ethno-significant plants. She works to deter people from harming culturally important plants by helping others understand the impacts on…
Science Moab talks with Ann Marie Chischilly about addressing climate change and decolonization
Science Moab sat down with Ann Marie Chischilly, the executive director for the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals. She is responsible for managing ITEP’s work with Northern Arizona University, state and federal agencies,…
Peaches on the Plateau
This week, we talk with Reagan Wytsalucy about traditional foods on the Colorado Plateau.
Ethically studying forests on Tribal lands
Jaime Yazzie has been asking how traditional knowledge held within her Diné community can inform management in Navajo Nation forests.
The wild world of bees 
Joan Meiners, ecologist and environmental data journalist, talks about the fascinating science of bees that make them even more attractive
Downstream from Glen Canyon Dam
Bair’s work deals with the monitoring and researching resources downstream from Glen Canyon Dam and also helping officials make informed decisions when managing the Colorado River Basin.
How scientists engage
The Colorado Plateau is home to some incredible natural spaces and has drawn many people to study—and enjoy!—those places.
Studying Utah: Interesting conversations from Science Moab
Science Moab highlights interesting talks with behavioral ecologist Sean Mahoney, Diné river guide and community organizer Colleen Cooley, and paleontologist John Hankla.
Exploring Utah’s ecology: Science Moab highlights talks with Nathan St. Andre, Larry Stevens, Tim Graham, and Joel Berger
Southern Utah has a wide variety of species and ecosystems, from desert reptiles to aquatic insects and everything in between. Many scientists come here to study these fascinating ecosystems and here Science Moab…
A tradition of science: Selections from Science Moab interviews about Indigenous scientific knowledge
The Colorado Plateau is home to many knowledge systems from Indigenous communities, which consist of generations-long scientific observation and hypothesis testing. Centering, not excluding, those knowledge systems is essential to preserving the many…
Loved to death: Science Moab looks back on conversations with experts on sustainable recreation practices
Moab is world-renowned for many different types of outdoor recreation, and a lot of scientific study has gone into developing the best sustainable practices while enjoying nature. This week, Science Moab is highlighting…
Desert hydrology: Science Moab highlights talks with Eric Kuhn, Jack Schmidt, Brian Richter, and Arne Hultquist
In the desert, few issues are as crucial as water. As a historic megadrought continues in the West, water usage is at the top of mind for many scientists. Hydrologists can help us…
The many species of the desert: Science Moab highlights talks with ecologists Brian Healy, Anya Metcalfe, Skip Ambrose, and Geoff Smith
Southern Utah is home to a wide variety of species, from desert reptiles to aquatic insects. In this week’s column, Science Moab highlights key takeaways from conversations with a few scientists who study…