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 Researchers Find Relationship Between Cancer in Adults and Children and Ag Chemicals
Posted Tue, 21 Jun 2022 15:23:00 -0700
U of I researchers have found a correlation between agricultural chemicals and cancer in adults and children in Idaho, and throughout 11 Western states. Read more
Chobani Commits $1 Million to Nation’s Largest Research Dairy
Posted Wed, 11 May 2022 14:03:00 -0700
Chobani is donating $1 million to help fund construction of the nation’s largest research dairy at University of Idaho Read more
U of I and Chobani Announce Major Gift for Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE)
Posted Fri, 06 May 2022 14:35:00 -0700
University of Idaho and Chobani leaders will announce a gift for the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (Idaho CAFE), the nation’s largest research dairy, to be located in nearby Minidoka County. Read more
Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Program Expands
Posted Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:07:00 -0800
The Moore Foundation gives $488,000 to the Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship, a statewide partnership led by the McClure Center. Read more
U of I, Idaho State, Boise State Students to Compete in Statewide 3MT Competition
Posted Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0800
Graduate students from Idaho's universities will present their research at a collaborative Three Minute Thesis competition. Event is hosted by U of I. Read more
New Assessment Released by the McClure Center Highlights Climate Change Challenges and Opportunities for Idaho’s Economy
Posted Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:39:00 -0800
The impact of climate change in Idaho will present challenges and opportunities to all sectors of our economy according to a series of reports.. Read more
NASA Sends U of I Student Research to International Space Station
Posted Mon, 13 Dec 2021 11:31:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho — Dec. 13, 2021 — Vandal innovation is headed to the International Space Station (ISS). Read more
U of I Scientists Study Energy Flow in Ecosystems Using Role of Tasmanian Devil
Posted Mon, 15 Nov 2021 14:55:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 15, 2021 — University of Idaho researchers are studying how Tasmanian devils influence ecosystems. Read more
Tuskless Elephant Phenomenon Explained by U of I Scientist and Colleagues
Posted Fri, 22 Oct 2021 14:54:00 -0700
Female elephants in a region of Africa are evolving without tusks due in part to illegal poaching and the ravages of a civil war, according to research. Read more
U of I Earns $4M to Build 3D-Printing Technology, Furthering Sustainable Building Construction Techniques
Posted Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:22:00 -0700
The University of Idaho is developing technology to turn wood waste into one the most sustainable building construction materials on the market. Read more