Science
This June, the Wyoming Dinosaur Center will host the first-ever “Jurassic Fest – Passion for the Past.” Headlining the two-day dino event is multi-award-winning British paleontologist, celebrated author, and TV host Dr. Dean Lomax from the UK. Lomax returns to Wyoming after first visiting in 2008, then just an 18-year-old teenager straight out of high…
The latest medical discovery from the University of Wyoming finds the durability of microscopic “water bears” can make more medical treatments possible around the world. University of Wyoming researchers’ study of how microscopic creatures called tardigrades survive extreme conditions has led to a major breakthrough that could eventually make life-saving treatments available to people where…
Two teachers in Hot Springs County School District No. 1 are among a handful of Wyoming teachers that could receive the highest recognition for math and science teachers in the United States. Thermopolis teachers Emmy Hergert and London Jenks have been selected as the 2023 state finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics…
Northwest College appointed the first endowed chairs for two departments – an honor to the appointed chairholders and an enduring tribute to the donors who established them. On Monday, March 13, Northwest College announced three new endowed chairs – two in Education and one in Science. It’s the first time in the college’s history. An…
Father of cellphone sees dark side but also hope in new tech By KELVIN CHAN Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The man credited with inventing the cellphone 50 years ago had only one concern then about the brick-sized device with a long antenna: Would it work? These days Martin Cooper frets like everybody else…
In a state whose economy was built on mining, it’s appropriate that archaeologists have confirmed a red ocher mine in Platte County is the oldest mine in North and South America. The University of Wyoming announced the publication of an important archeological paper. In it, a long-standing hunch from a legendary Wyoming scientist has been…
The earth’s always moving in Yellowstone, but a recent earthquake in the park was intense enough to be measured by the U.S. Geological Survey. A handful of tourists might have started their day with a good shake. At 7:32 a.m. Wednesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey detected a light earthquake in Yellowstone National Park. The…
Arachnophobes beware! Wyoming spider enthusiasts are elated by the sighting of a rare western spider that has never been “officially” seen in the state. The Facebook group Spiders of Wyoming is just that. Members post photos of the spiders they spot across the state for the delight of spider fans.Earlier this month, the group announced…
Blooming flowers are a beautiful sign of troubling trends in Grand Teton National Park as the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem “adapts” to climate change. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues impacting the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. While its impact may be too slow to notice, historic data shows that the environment is changing in…
Education in Wyoming is under the microscope, as both the Wyoming Department of Education and the Governor’s Office seek to improve standards and quality. In 2021, Wyoming was ranked 19th on the list of the best public schools in the United States. Public schools benefit from public input, which is being sought by two state…