ABC’s ‘Blood And Oil’ Is A Modern-Day ‘Dynasty’
Two ABC dramas separated by 30 years are full of love, betrayal, and money, but perhaps few realities of the oil business.
Home On Mars Could Be An Igloo, With A Colorado Connection
As NASA envisions a permanent settlement on Mars, the “Ice House” wins a design award for 3-D printed Martian shelters.
Whole Foods Uproar Sheds Light On promise, Peril Of Prison Labor
A job in prison can mean training, a bit of cash, and a path to employment. But at an average wage of 49 cents an hour, some call them prison sweatshops.
Airlines Take Off With Pine Needles And Bark In The Tank
A Fort Collins company has the technology to convert organic material from the forest floor into jet fuel. FedEx and Southwest are on board.
On Mars, There’s A Briny Nature To The Liquid Brew Just Discovered By NASA
There may be water flowing on Mars, NASA says. But according to scientist Jennifer Hanley, it’s not worth taking a drink.
Denver Relay Team Swims English Channel In World Record Time
Three Denver men brave frigid water and passing freighters to cross the “Everest of swimming.”
A Massive, New Digital Camera May Replace Amateur Astronomers
New technology and crowdsourcing are changing the way amateurs contribute to astronomy.
For 9-year-old girl, birthdays are about saving wild animals
A fourth-grader’s generosity highlights how kids are making a difference at the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center outside Lyons.
How A Once-Failing High School Rebounded To 11th In Colorado
The STEM School and Academy in Highlands Ranch prides itself on it’s blend of science and creativity.
Why Is Pluto Lacking A Lot Of Craters? A Colorado Astronomer Explains
Why some Colorado research predicted the dwarf planet would be pockmarked, and a theory about why it’s not.
Scientists Detect Enormous Black Hole In Galaxy Far, Far Away
Galaxy NGC 1097 might not have a memorable name, but there’s a huge black hole there gobbling up the matter around it.
New Horizons Probe Closes On Pluto And Spots Possible Polar Caps
The fastest spacecraft ever launched has traveled 3 billion miles to get a close-up look at the dwarf planet.
Fossil fuel divestment won’t solve climate change, critic says
Carbon pricing and public education will make a difference, while divestment “doesn’t do anything to remove a single ounce of CO2.”
Climate change activists urge Coloradans to divest from fossil fuel stocks
A small but growing number of investors are pulling their money from coal, oil, and gas to draw attention to climate change.
Colorado astronomers reflect on 25 years of the Hubble Space Telescope
The storied telescope had a rocky start after it was launched into orbit in 1990, but has since revolutionized our understanding of space.
Colorado debates where religious freedom ends and discrimination begins
Colorado law says a business can’t deny services based on factors like race and sexual orientation. But some business owners want an exemption to follow their conscience.
