Challenging Times for Research Funding
Although a budget deal may finally be in the works to get rid of the mandatory sequester cuts, research funding has not kept up with inflation for over a decade and the impact is being felt by scientists, students, and Universities.
Governor Herbert Says No to Snake Valley Agreement--KCPW
(Audio) Governor Gary Herbert announced that he will not sign a water sharing agreement with the state of Nevada.
Weathering Change: Las Vegas Pipeline May Threaten West Desert's Scarce Water
(Audio) The scarce water supply in Utah's West Desert is already impacted by agricultural use and fluctuations in weather. Some worry that adding a pipeline to Las Vegas will create an environmental disaster.
Weathering Change: Mitigation, Adaptation, and Suffering
(Audio) Researcher Lonnie Thompson says a changing environment will be a part of our future. Now how do we deal with it?
Living With Radon Gas
It's estimated that one in three homes in Utah have dangerous levels of radon gas. Ross Chambless reports on the dilemma it poses for Utah homeowner, including him.
Using Culture to Teach Math--KCPW CityViews
Mathematics is deeply interwoven into nearly every culture. Helping students to realize this fact may alleviate their fears of learning the subject.
Do It Yourself—An Old Movement Takes on New Meaning
VIDEO Whether it's robotics, information security, 3D printing, or sewing and knitting, Do-It-Yourself has become a new subculture and is thriving in Utah.
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