Ashley Piccone
News InternAshley is a PhD student in Astronomy and Physics at UW. She loves to communicate science and does so with WPM, on the Astrobites blog, and through outreach events. She was born in Colorado and got her BS in Engineering Physics at Colorado School of Mines. Ashley loves hiking and backpacking during Wyoming days and the clear starry skies at night!
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A new study suggests that Americans drink too many sugary beverages, and Wyomingites are some of the biggest culprits.Jennifer Chevinsky, a physician with…
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Last year was one of the worst wildfire seasons on record in the West. But certain seeding treatments may help prevent more fires in the future.In a new…
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One scientist thought he wasn't going to be able to go out into the field due to the pandemic, so he started looking for fossil plants from his…
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Methane has a larger impact on global warming than carbon dioxide. Some states are releasing a lot of it through abandoned oil and gas wells, but a new…
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A new study finds that liberals and conservatives not only hold different beliefs about climate change, but they also pay attention to different aspects…
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The time between precipitation events in the West is increasing. That could have negative effects on ecosystems and wildfires.Joel Biederman, a…
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Many college students misuse prescription stimulants like Adderall. But a new study from the University of Wyoming finds that caffeine may be a safe and…
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Wyoming is a stronghold for the sage grouse. But a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) finds the birds are on a long-term decline.USGS…
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Jaguars have been a very rare sight in the U.S. over the last 30 years. But a new study by the University of Wyoming and University of Arizona captured…
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Plants use carbon dioxide to create energy through a process called photosynthesis. But a new study finds that increased amounts of the gas aren't…