Fossils are wonderfully abundant here in Colorado. Dino teeth, colossal clams, petrified logs—they’re all around us. Many are discovered by citizens just like you.
Just the Facts
Our water—is it tapped?
What’s the story behind the water that comes out of our taps? Ever worry about how safe or expensive it is, or whether it’ll run out?
Toxic Plumes Underfoot
Did you know an underground plume contains contaminants from an old chemical spill? Get to know the Lowry plume and how it affects homes.
2014: The year of lightbulb extinction?
Did you hear? Incandescent light bulbs are banned. Are Second Amendment rights next? There’s a lot of misinformation about incandescent bulbs. This article sheds some light.
Colorado’s GMOs: Burgers, Gas and Cheerios
The genie is out of the bottle—GMOS are all around us, in our food, on our land and in our cars.
Insights From a Not-so-mad Scientist
Science is all around us. It impacts us every day. So does scientific thinking—a process where we...
Exercise, Sports & Kids’ Injury Risk
Ever notice how some of those “healed” injuries in youth catch up with us later on? For instance,...
Forest, Wine and Cannabis
Colorado’s wildfires are getting worse. There are more of ’em every year. And more Coloradans,...
Buses and Neighborhoods
I shouldn’t be surprised that folks have strong opinions about anything affecting their...
Smoke and Brown Clouds
I used to live in smoggy Los Angeles where on summer days breathing air required a spork....
The Skinny on Sunscreen
As a kid, I remember my first pool party. I also remember lying in a lukewarm bathtub the next...
Dying Trees in the Neighborhood
For years my family wondered about our poor backyard tree, whose leaves are forever yellow. It...