The $8 million grant will unite Boise State, University of Idaho, and three community colleges to develop resilient microelectronics for extreme environments. The project aims to create long-term research infrastructure and train students in materials science and engineering.
The Pacific Intermountain Network aims to develop comprehensive educational pathways from K-12 awareness programs to advanced technical training. Boise State's existing engineering programs and established relationships with regional employers will connect community colleges, universities, and industry partners.
Researchers at Boise State University have developed a portable device capable of detecting PFAS in water samples in real-time and at trace levels. The ENVIR-OGT technology uses specialized transistors combined with machine learning to detect PFAS chemicals rapidly and accurately, directly at the point of sampling.
A new study reveals that more than a fifth (21.2%) of angiosperm evolutionary history is at risk of extinction, with 9,945 species identified as priorities for conservation. These EDGE species collectively represent approximately 44.4 million years of angiosperm evolutionary history and are threatened by human activities.
The NASA EDGE mission will help better understand changes to the Earth's surface, creating detailed 3D maps of vegetation and ice formations. This will improve capabilities for assessing pre-fire risk and evaluating post-fire impacts in semi-arid ecosystems.
A US$250 million dollar agreement between Norway and Guyana reduced deforestation in Guyana by over 30 percent during the project period. However, deforestation increased immediately after the agreement ended, raising concerns about the long-term effectiveness of REDD+ programs.