In this episode of The Nature of Idaho, hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett speak with the University of Idaho team that discovered the Vandal Spider. Chris Hamilton, associate professor of Entomology and Arnau Calatayud-Mascarell, a doctoral student. Together they talk about spiders, including the newly identified Vandal spider here in Idaho.

In this week’s episode, Charlie speaks with author, cultural advocate, and speaker Randy’L He-dow Teton about the meaning and importance of cultural sustainability.

In this episode of The Nature of Idaho, hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila and Peter Pruett speak with John Robison, Public Lands and Wildlife Director at the Idaho Conservation League, about the vital role of public lands and the Roadless Rule.

In this week’s episode, Terra speaks with Kellie Driscoll the collection development supervisor at NexTrex.

In this week’s episode, Charlie speaks with Bryce Walker, the coordinator for the Idaho State University climbing wall, and one of the recreation coordinators for the Outdoor Adventure Center.

In this week's episode, Terra had the privilege of speaking with John Tunca, a representative for this year's Southeast Idaho electric car show. They discussed the event’s connection to sustainability, its impact on the Portneuf community, the relevance of today’s electric vehicles, and sustainable transportation in Idaho. They also discussed how the event gives community members a chance to talk with local electric vehicle owners and to learn more about charging and long-distance travel.

In this week’s episode, Charlie talks with Craig Hunter, the president of Tire Reclaim, a dedicated tire reclamation organization with multiple facilities across Idaho.

In the inaugural episode of The Idaho State of Discovery, Jim Widmann explores the rocks, landscapes, resources, and real-world questions that make Idaho a remarkable place to study geoscience. Guests Dr. Ryan Anderson and graduate student Caden Anderson share how fieldwork, research, and discovery shape the next generation of geologists.

This episode of The Nature of Idaho brings together hosts Dr. Leif Tapanila of the Idaho Museum of Natural History and Peter Pruett of Zoo Idaho. Today’s guest is Dr. Tapanila himself, director of the museum.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Ali Khan, the CEO and founder of MOATIT, and Megan Ronk, the Director of Customer Experience and Economic Development at Idaho Power. Khan wrote an article in the Idaho State Journal based on his research for the recently proposed AI data center in Pocatello, with Lex Developments applying to convert the former Hoku Materials polysilicon plant into a $2.26 billion center. Ronk recently participated in an Idaho Water Users Association Board discussion about AI data centers. Together, we discuss AI data centers and their role in Idaho’s economic development, energy, and environment. While this technology is still developing, the long-term effects are not yet fully understood. Each project has different needs and impacts, leaving communities to lead the conversation.