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Our Humble But Impactful Prairie
Colorado Quakes
Colorado Brown Stain – Inspiration for Fluoridation
Colorado birthed a revolutionary health advance that impacts societies worldwide. And it happened by accident, owing to a newbie dentist’s curiosity, and some funky water that dribbled off Pikes Peak.
Tracking Colorado’s Rockfalls
Rockfalls are regular occurrences in Colorado, and the debris they jettison onto roadways and other structures is hazardous.
Slopeside Crystals: Snowmaking in the Rockies
White Gold
Snowmaking, once relegated to hills frequented by lowland landlubbers, has become one of Colorado’s key economic catalysts. And along the way, we were the proving ground for a secret ingredient now used in snowmaking worldwide.
Clearing Snow from Colorado Roads
To prevent dangerous, slick roads, Colorado deploys snow plows that spray salty chemicals. What are these compounds, how do they work, and what are their impacts?
Colorado’s Downhill Doozies
As the nation’s cradle for steep slopes and high mountains, Colorado experiences more than 1,000 landslides every year.
The Truth About Sugar
Ever wondered what exactly sugar does to the body? Does it actually make kids hyper? And how does it affect the risk of diabetes? Science columnist James Hagadorn presents the facts about sugar.