The genie is out of the bottle—GMOS are all around us, in our food, on our land and in our cars.
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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 separate fact from fiction, where we filter data from common knowledge, and where we address […]
Exercise, Sports & Kids’ Injury Risk
Ever notice how some of those “healed” injuries in youth catch up with us later on? For instance, no matter how quietly I tiptoe up the stairs late at night, […]
Forest, Wine and Cannabis
Colorado’s wildfires are getting worse. There are more of ’em every year. And more Coloradans, too. When we read statements like these, it’s easy to assume that wildfires are caused by having […]
Buses and Neighborhoods
I shouldn’t be surprised that folks have strong opinions about anything affecting their neighborhood—but I was taken aback by controversy over a new bus line recently installed near our house. […]
Smoke and Brown Clouds
I used to live in smoggy Los Angeles where on summer days breathing air required a spork. Colorado’s air has been a refreshing respite—until a couple of weeks ago. As […]
The Skinny on Sunscreen
As a kid, I remember my first pool party. I also remember lying in a lukewarm bathtub the next day, with 2-inch blisters on my shoulders. If only I’d taken better care […]
Dying Trees in the Neighborhood
For years my family wondered about our poor backyard tree, whose leaves are forever yellow. It looms outside our house in a constant state of autumn, despite our efforts to […]
Colorado’s New Football Record
How did Denver’s thin air impact Matt Prater’s record-breaking kick? Read a scientific analysis.
Lighting up the Holidays: Costs & Carbon Footprints
Ever thought about the amount of energy used by holiday lights? The answer is unexpected. Hear from science writer James Hagadorn.