Bugging out: What to expect during this year’s rare double swarm of cicadas
If you’ve been following the news lately, you’ve probably heard about a rare double swarm of cicadas that will surface…
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9 career paths for hydrophiles
From the state’s 24-year megadrought to the interstate Colorado River deal, water issues have been dominating headlines in recent years….
Though rare, fires in electric vehicles pose serious risks
It seems that whenever an electric vehicle catches fire, a headline is sure to follow — perhaps due to the…
8 space marvels to scope out in 2024
Look up to the stars this year, and you can expect to see all kinds of wonders. There will be…
Far from the ocean, a Colorado biologist works to save coral reefs
Over a quarter of all known marine species rely on coral reefs for survival. They also help shield coastal areas…
Outer space is full of our junk. Here’s what we should do about it
Roughly 25,000 pieces of space junk, including obsolete satellites, rocket parts and other debris, are currently orbiting Earth. Despite the…
Beware of these 12 holiday scams
The holiday season is scammers’ favorite time of year. All those busy, distracted people buying gifts, booking trips and texting…
STEM students just got easier access to green jobs
When the U.S. economy bottomed out in 2008, Jason Morris lost his job building swimming pools and his home. “The…
Partnership expands pathway to careers in renewable energy
Metropolitan State University of Denver has for years been sending students to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy…
Lawsuits accuse Facebook, Instagram of targeting children
More than three dozen states have sued the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, alleging the social-media platforms are…