Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

Volcanologist Erika Rader's first thought about visual near-infrared spectroscopy equipment was, "I don't understand this and therefore I don't believe it works, but planetary scientists use it a lot so maybe I should give it a think." Soon after, she wanted to share the technology with others.

The high desert is the last place you'd expect to find a cold-loving animal like the pika.