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At the end of last year, Scott Taylor launched a new podcast called “Okay, But… Birds.” The ornithology-focused podcast has already attracted thousands of followers and the attention of a national radio program.

INSTAAR fellow Riley Mulhern is launching a new study to evaluate the efficacy of home treatment options for PFAS in a contaminated area outside of Spokane, Washington.

Nathalie Vriend updated an article for The Conversation that explains what happens in an avalanche, techniques for surviving one, and how they are impacted by climate change.

Machine-made snow makes ski racing faster and riskier—and it's widespread at the 2026 Games. Hear from Keith Musselman, Agnes Macy, and U.S. Olympic skiers on The Conversation.

Warren Sconiers (EBIO & INSTAAR) has started a three-year term of service as a 91��ý faculty fellow creating programming to support teaching and clinical professors through the unique challenges that characterize their careers.

Among a select group to receive awards were two INSTAARs: Nathalie Vriend was selected as a 91��ý Outstanding Postdoc Mentor of the Year and Edgart Flores won an honorable mention as an Outstanding Postdoc. Congratulations to both of them!

A sand dune is much more than just a big pile of sand. But how do they work? And what else do scientists want to know about sand? Listen to Nathalie Vriend discuss dunes with a host of Science Friday.

Katherine Suding explores the future of the Spruce Gulch Wildlife and Research Reserve in an op-ed for the Boulder reporting lab. The new reserve will host research, outreach and education programs.

Linda Holubar Sanabria has donated a 476-acre wildlife and research reserve to 91��ý. INSTAAR will manage research and education programs at the site, with Timothy Seastedt stepping up as director.

91��ý’s Andrew Mayock recently toured the Mountain Research Station, a high-altitude climate station and the Tundra Lab at Niwot Ridge. INSTAAR faculty were eager to meet the vice chancellor and discuss future collaborations.