News and Features
Every day, University of Idaho researchers, scholars and artists make discoveries, create new works, publish their findings and begin new explorations.
A constantly updated feed of research-related news is below, and stories about UI projects and people are available in the Featured Research and Student Research sections.
Explore our latest Research Reports to learn in depth about the people and projects shaping U of I’s research mission.
U of I Research News
U of I has more scientists in world’s top 2% than rest of Idaho combined
Posted Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:23:00 -0800
University of Idaho has more scientists at the top of their field than all other Idaho research institutions and Idaho National Laboratory combined. Read more
U of I researcher uncovers surprising way to stop beer from exploding
Posted Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0700
A potential solution to a common beer-spoiling menace could be bubbling up from an unexpected source, thanks to research led by U of I’s Paul Rowley. Read more
POP Talks to feature pioneering U of I research in bite-sized presentations
Posted Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0700
Eight University of Idaho faculty members will display their innovative research and creative work at the annual POP Talks at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Read more
U of I-led study uncovers first evidence of a volcanic spatter cone on Mars
Posted Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:28:00 -0700
A U of I researcher has discovered a Martian volcanic feature that strongly resembles spatter cones found on Earth. Read more
Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship welcomes latest cohort
Posted Wed, 25 Sep 2024 02:30:00 -0700
The Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship is welcoming its fifth and largest cohort to date with two incoming fellows and one second-year fellow. Read more
Xiaogang Ma Earns M. Lee Allison Award for Outstanding Contributions to Geoinformatics and Data Science
Posted Wed, 14 Aug 2024 14:04:00 -0700
University of Idaho Associate Professor of Computer Science Xiaogang (Marshall) Ma was selected by the Geological Society of America (GSA) for the M. Lee Allison Award for contributions to the field of geoinformatics and data science. Read more
U of I, USDA demo robotic weeding system to improve national reforestation
Posted Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:04:00 -0700
University of Idaho recently demonstrated an advanced robotic device used to eradicate weeds at the Coeur d’Alene Nursery. Read more
U of I College of Science to Host Two Days of Hands-On Science Exploration April 19-20
Posted Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700
U of I’s College of Science is presenting Vandal Science Days, a two-day science event scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, on campus in Moscow. Read more
U of I Receives Over $11 Million to Launch Research Center in Women’s Nutrition and Health
Posted Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:15:00 -0700
U of I has received more than $11 million toward creating a biomedical research center focused on furthering studies on women’s health and nutrition. Read more
U of I Student Receives Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Posted Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:40:00 -0700
A University of Idaho Honors Program student majoring in microbiology has been awarded the 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Read more