Living with Volcanoes on the Colorado Plateau
Science Moab talks to Dr. Michael Ort about how an ancient explosion may have helped Indigenous populations grow
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Science Moab: Old oceans, oil, and orogeny
eter Flaig is a research scientist at the Bureau of Economic Geology in Austin, Texas, and has studied the geology of this seaway by looking at deposits from the southwest U.S. into Canada and Alaska.
Quake-causing plant resumes operations
For about two years, a Bureau of Reclamation salinity control facility in Paradox Valley was dormant; this month, it’s resuming operations at a reduced capacity. The Paradox Valley Unit pumps naturally salty water…
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.
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…
Salts and Faults: The story of the Moab Valley
The city of Moab is nestled in a long, low-lying valley that is bordered on one side by a maze of sandstone fins and canyons and on the other by the imposing Moab…
The sky above: Science Moab looks back on insights from interviews with meterologists and other scientists
The Colorado Plateau has a wide variety of weather and climate events that make this area an attractive place for scientists studying meteorology and climate. In this week’s column, Science Moab highlights key…
Geology highlights: Science Moab talks to Alba Rodriguez Padilla, Taylor Hall, Kristi Mingus, and Kevin Madalena
The Colorado Plateau is home to many rare and unique geological formations and has attracted many scientists across the spectrum of geology. Science Moab highlights key takeaways from recent conversations with several scientists,…
Science Moab talks to Eric Thacker about the history and future of wild horses
Horses evolved in the North American landscape but went functionally extinct towards the end of the Pleistocene. Horses were then re-introduced to North American and many have become wild on western ranges. Their…
Ambient water in the desert: Science Moab talks to local Arne Hultquist about the lakes, streams and springs that surround Moab
Ambient water includes water from sources such as lakes, streams and springs. While ambient water may relate to groundwater or drinking water, it is different in some crucial ways. Science Moab talked to…
Science Moab talks to Alba Rodriguez Padilla about geologic movement in Canyonlands
Today’s column features a discussion with geophysicist Alba Rodriguez Padilla from the University of California, Davis. Padilla studies how faults, or fractures in rock, drive the movement of the earth in Canyonlands National…