The economic value of "special water" was first cultivated in Europe during the late 1700s when people began visiting natural springs to drink the water or bathe in it. Then in 1767, Jackson's spa in Boston began bottling their water. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Fremont County authorities say a St. Anthony man has been accused of raping a 10-year-old girl who later gave birth at an eastern Idaho hospital. picked by muppet 4 months ago

THE PROGRESS OF MANKIND CAN BE MEASURED BY THE progress of mining and metallurgy. The successive historical epochs of stone, copper, bronze, iron, steel, and silicon are the steps our species has taken in the quest to control the world rather than simply survive it. Besides adding to humanity’s health and material well-being, each of these stages has created the need for an ever increasing w... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 6 months ago

The crew aboard the International Space Station provided this image of the wide-spread forest fires in the Payette National Forest, Central Idaho within the Salmon River Mountains. picked by muppet 1 year ago

In what faith-base investment funds Wednesday called “a real breakthrough,” Newmont Mining will ask its shareholders to support a resolution calling for a global review of the gold miner’s environmental, social and community consultation practices. Faith-based investment strives to reflect the spiritual beliefs and values of their investors, involving various religious faiths. T... read full post picked by rambler 1 year ago

Police say Smith was not wearing a seat belt and died from her injuries at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. An emergency C-section was performed at the hospital. The baby died several hours after the birth. Smith was about 8 months pregnant. picked by muppet 5 months ago

Five Emmett High and Junior High students from two families were killed on their way to school this morning when the car they were in slid off an icy Idaho 52 and into a pond. picked by houston1 1 year ago

Scientists in Pennsylvania are reporting development of a fuel cell that uses pollution from coal and metal mines to generate electricity, solving a serious environmental problem while providing a new source of energy. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

Physicists from the University of Georgia have developed a new way to create "natural motors" for tiny machines. The researchers say the technique could lead to new methods of drug delivery, disease treatment and bioengineering, the university said in a release picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Idaho residents will decide next month whether to ban gay marriage and other nontraditional domestic unions. The ban is expected to pass. picked by XXXXXPP 2 years ago

Water supplies to 200,000 people in eastern China were cut for 40 hours due to groundwater pollution, allegedly from chemical plants, state media reported Wednesday. picked by DrNothing 1 year ago

Dramatic pictures and one video about global pollution and destruction of our planet.Very sad but true. If you find some more images please post links here picked by urkeee 9 months ago

Ginseng, Vitamin A, Garlic, St. Johns Wort and more may react dangerously with common prescription drugs. picked by fred 1 year ago

"I think they did present the industry viewpoint," Henderson said of these two members. "They would say they based it on science."

Air? We don't need no stinkin' air! picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Heath Ledger may have died from natural causes, not a drug overdose, because the amount of drugs in his system was too low to have killed him, it has been reported. picked by icepigs 7 months ago

"Never before has a president personally intervened at the 11th hour, exercising political power at the expense of the law and science, to force EPA to accept weaker air quality standards than the agency chief's expert scientific judgment had led him to adopt," said John Walke, clean air director at the Natural Resources Defense Council, a private advocacy group. "It is unprecedente... read full post picked by dollyllama 5 months ago

A federal prison inmate got himself listed on the ballot for Idaho's May 27 primary as a Democratic presidential candidate, the state's top election official said. picked by dollyllama 4 months ago

Mountain backpackers have discovered remains believed to be those of a missing World War II airman resting atop a glacier near where an aviation cadet's body was found two years ago, authorities said Monday. picked by muppet 1 year ago

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has repeatedly stated that he is committed to end his state’s addiction to oil. But Schwarzenegger has refused to support Proposition 87, even though it provides one of the strongest prospects for the state to raise funds for alternative energy research and development. picked by shredtone 2 years ago

Wait. What? So, a convicted felon can get onto the idaho ballot, but an actual serious citizen can't? Seriously? Wtf, Idaho? picked by muppet 3 months ago