colorado plateau science

Steve Leavitt is standing in the middle of a circle of people who are all laid out on the ground, observing lichen on slickrock.

Celebrating local science

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

This year’s festival includes five days of hikes, movies, talks, and activities, all designed to bring local scientists and the Moab community together.

Science Moab: Old oceans, oil, and orogeny

Moab Sun News3 years ago2 years ago

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.

Reagan Wytsalucy picks peaches from a lush peach tree

Peaches on the Plateau

Moab Sun News3 years ago2 years ago

This week, we talk with Reagan Wytsalucy about traditional foods on the Colorado Plateau.

Orange hoodoo formations are in the foreground. In the background, a set of two sandstone towers is illuminated by the sun, making them glow.

Studying Utah: Interesting conversations from Science Moab

Moab Sun News3 years ago2 years ago

Science Moab highlights interesting talks with behavioral ecologist Sean Mahoney, Diné river guide and community organizer Colleen Cooley, and paleontologist John Hankla.

Researchers study use of native seeds for land restoration

Ali Harford3 years ago2 years ago

When large swaths of land are disturbed, such as through a wildfire burn, they can quickly get out of control: invasive plants take over or erosion further wipes the land away. For land…