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.
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U of I Research News
U of I study confirms previous findings showing spring cattle grazing has no effect on sage-grouse nest success
Posted Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:21:00 -0700
Moderate cattle grazing on public lands does not reduce sage-grouse nest success, according to a newly published 10-year University of Idaho study. Read more
U of I initiative propels researchers to prestigious fellowships
Posted Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:34:00 -0700
Four U of I early-career researchers will advance work in high-impact fields through FOCUS, a new multi-university research initiative. Read more
U of I awarded $4.5 million to pioneer AI tools for research administration
Posted Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:11:00 -0700
U of I has been awarded a $4.5 million grant leveraging generative AI to streamline administrative processes and drive efficiency in research management. Read more
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