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Science Writer at University of Idaho. Nature Nerd. Bookworm. Easily distracted by dogs and superheroes. All opinions are my own.
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Episode 11.7: Combining biology and engineering to build stronger tendons

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By Leigh Cooper, Danae Lenz
| Idaho's Land-Grant University
What is the difference between tendons and ligaments? In this episode, Schiele explains how tendons function as the body’s force transmitters, connecting muscle to bone through highly organized collagen structures. He discusses his research that looks at the remarkable properties that allow tendons to withstand immense forces while remaining flexible — and why those same tissues struggle to heal after injury.
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Episode 11.8: Decoding science through storytelling

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By Danae Lenz, Leigh Cooper
| Idaho's Land-Grant University
A University of Idaho expert explains why stories — and collaboration — drive sustainability solutions BY Danae Lenz and Leigh Cooper Photo by Eric Taylor April 13, 2026 Meet Erin James, a professor of English in University of Idaho’s College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences. She's also the director of the university’s sustainability certificate and co-director of the Confluence Lab.
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Episode 11.6: How an old Constitution applies to modern life

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By Danae Lenz, Leigh Cooper
| Idaho's Land-Grant University
A University of Idaho law expert explains rights, interpretation and modern legal challenges Richard Seamon, professor of law, explains how the Constitution shapes modern life and legal decisions. BY Danae Lenz and Leigh Cooper Photo by Melissa Hartley April 6, 2026 What does the Constitution actually do — and how does a document written more than 200 years ago still guide modern life?
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