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INL advances domestic critical materials supply with geoscience tech
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (662+ words) By Brandon Hallmark, Idaho National Laboratory//March 6, 2026// The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is addressing one of the nation's most urgent challenges: Securing a reliable domestic supply of critical materials. These materials are essential for technologies such as smartphones, satellites and…...
Geology degrees combine science and business
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (220+ words) Excellence in Finance Awards Geology degrees combine science and business IBR STAFF//November 4, 2025// New degrees at one of Idaho's post-secondary institutions will give students more opportunities upon graduation and seeking work in their preferred industry. Idaho State University recently added…...
Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (730+ words) August 5th, 2025 | 8:00 AM August 21st, 2025 | 3:00 PM Developing a Network for Success September 11th, 2025 | 5:30 PM Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says By Matthew Daly, Associated Press//July 21, 2025// The enhanced oversight on clean-energy projects is aimed at "ending…...
AI+is+giving+a+boost+to+efforts+to+monitor+health+via+radar
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (857+ words) AI-powered radar can now track heart rate and breathing from afar, offering noncontact health monitoring without wearables or cameras. May 22nd, 2025 | 5:30 PM June 10th, 2025 | 5:30 PM AI is giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar By Chandler Bauder, U.S. Naval Research…...
Boise modular builder delivers homes to wildfire-hit Maui
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (1154+ words) Boise-based Guerdon built 27 modular homes for Maui wildfire victims, showcasing efficient, cost-saving factory-built housing for communities in crisis. April 17th, 2025 | 8:00 AM May 22nd, 2025 | 5:30 PM THE MOD(ULAR) SQUAD: Boise company creates affordable solutions for commercial and community dwellings Marc Lutz//March 28, 2025// Around…...
Boise+receives+significant+donation+from+well-known+family
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (313+ words) The Harris family donates geothermal water rights to Boise, boosting the city's renewable energy capacity and commitment to sustainability. April 17th, 2025 | 8:00 AM May 22nd, 2025 | 5:30 PM IBR STAFF//March 26, 2025// A recent donation from a Treasure Valley family to the City of Boise could…...