Colorado's glaciers thinned dramatically in 2026 and could soon disappear entirely, scientists warn One glacier thinned by over 12 feet (3.7 meters) in just one year The Independent UK · Oct 27
Colorado State student sues over alleged rape at frat house that happened just weeks before ‘Cornell 7 attack’ In a civil lawsuit, the woman claimed she was on the verge of losing consciousness after being given a drink she thought was water The Independent UK · Oct 9
How to Protect Young Trees From Winter Sunscald You might assume that freezing temperatures are the biggest threat to young trees during winter, but surprisingly, sunshine can cause serious damage, too. A bright winter afternoon followed by a freezing night can create conditions that split bark, injure living tissue, and leave trees vulnerable to disease. If you’ve recently… Frugal Gardening · Oct 8
Scientists develop high-performance plastic from CO2 that can be repeatedly recycled A study from Colorado State University and Northwestern University has developed a carbon dioxide-based polyester system designed for repeated chemical recycling. Using bicyclic butane and bicyclic pentane, researchers produced high-molar-mass materials with up to 50 mol% CO2 incorporation. The polymers showed tunable properties, while separate depolymerisation pathways allowed molecular building… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Tired of skunk odor? Colorado State recommends 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and soap; the mix tackles the animal’s sulfur-alcohol musk If you find yourself dealing with a skunk odor, a specialized cleaning solution is vital for removal. Colorado State University recommends using a mix of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and soap. This unique alkaline formula changes the skunk spray's sulfur compounds chemically. While there’s research backing this method, the exact… The Economic Times · Aug 25
Rice feeds more than half the world, but 3 toxic metals can travel from paddy soil into its grains; researchers propose changing soil chemistry and reinforcing plant barriers to keep arsenic, cadmium and mercury out Rice grain contaminated with toxic metals: Rice cultivation faces contamination from toxic metals like arsenic and cadmium. Researchers propose altering soil chemistry to immobilize these harmful elements. This strategy aims to prevent metals from entering the edible rice grain. The approach targets low to moderate contamination levels in rice paddies. The Economic Times · Aug 17
How El Niño is neutralizing Atlantic hurricanes this season The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is experiencing a slow start. El Niño's strong wind shear is suppressing tropical storm development. Forecasters watch two areas for potential storm formation this week. NOAA now predicts a below-average hurricane season with fewer major storms. Activity may increase later if wind shear conditions ease. The Economic Times · Aug 13
A Colorado farmer put 3,276 solar panels over his crops, and the shade created cooler conditions for heat-sensitive plants A family farm in Longmont, Colorado has turned part of its land into a working example of how solar power and agriculture can share the same ground. Byron Kominek, owner of Jack's Solar Garden, covered roughly five acres of his family's 24-acre property with 3,276 solar panels, mounted high enough… The Times of India · Aug 10
How beavers are quietly tackling Europe’s raging wildfires and helping burnt landscapes recover Beavers’ penchant for dam building has created natural fire breaks across Europe, which could help tackle deadly blazes. Euronews · Jul 29
Scientists develop a single injection that can reverse chronic osteoarthritis in just four weeks Single injection for osteoarthritis: A research team from the University of Colorado Boulder, CU Anschutz, and Colorado State University has developed two new therapies that showed reversal of osteoarthritis in animal studies within four to eight weeks. The project, funded under a federal programme with up to $33.5 million, has… The Economic Times · Jul 2
Why Coal Will Lead to More Deaths in Colorado Across the nation, one of the dirtiest sources of power gets a lifeline from the Trump administration and state officials. Capital & Main · Jun 16
Scientists find success with AI hurricane forecasts — but what about when the ‘unprecedented’ happens? Hurricane forecasting by humans can take a few hours to reach a conclusion. Google’s DeepMind is eight times faster than that, the company claims The Independent UK · Jun 14
A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches In western Colorado, home to the treasured Palisade peach, cytospora canker is one of the most economically consequential fungal diseases faced by growers. The Conversation · May 15
Agricultural work is dangerous – but good communication can save lives in Colorado Six people, including one teenager, died at a dairy farm in Keenesburg, Colorado, 35 miles northeast of Denver, on Aug. 20, 2025. The Conversation · Apr 21
The Conversation · Mar 25 New federal student loan limits affect social work graduate students, with impacts for survivors of domestic violence in Colorado and elsewhere As of July 2026, graduate degree programs in nursing, public health, social work, public policy and more will no longer be defined as professional degrees by the Department of Education.
LiveScience · Mar 18 Drought paradox study reveals plants around Colorado River turn to groundwater when it gets too hot and dry, reducing flow into the already strained basin Vegetation draws on groundwater during dry summers, leaving less water for the river and, ultimately, people.
Capital & Main · Feb 25 Colorado’s Oil and Gas Industry Is Vastly Underestimating Methane Emissions Watching from the sky, researchers find planet-warming pollutants leaking into the atmosphere are undercounted by at least two times.
Capital & Main · Jan 14 Keeping People With Their Pets Can Help L.A.’s Housing Crisis — and Mental Health Social worker Jackie Parra intervenes at L.A.’s busiest animal shelter to help people in crisis keep their pets and housing.
LiveScience · Jan 1 Trees in Panama's tropical forests are growing longer roots in the face of drought A long-term experiment reveals tropical forests in Panama are able to adapt to droughts, but scientists warn this short-term "rescue strategy" is unlikely to save them from the impacts of climate change.
International Business Times UK · Dec 3, 2025 Colorado College Student Spat on Drawing Bible Verses: Activists Alter Messages to 'God Loves Trans People' A Colorado State University student describes being spat on and nearly assaulted by activists who defaced Christian chalk messages with pro-transgender rhetoric during a campus protest.
Bored Panda · Nov 14, 2025 These Are The Things You Might Not Have Known About Washing Your Fruits And Veggies So you think your fruits and veg are clean when they come from the store? Think again. Often, they're covered in all sorts of bacteria, fungi and even chemicals. Without proper cleaning, you're at risk of ingesting those things. Sometimes, just rinsing fresh produce isn't enough. Here's how to properly…
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025 Hurricane? Cyclone? Typhoon? Here’s the difference Typhoon Kalmaegi has killed at least 114 people in the Philippines and left even more people missing as it moved on to slam Vietnam
The Conversation · Sep 24, 2025 How a devastating grape pest is reshaping vineyards across Colorado’s Western Slope Grape phylloxera, or Daktulosphaira vitifoliae, is an aphidlike insect that attacks grapevines with devastating effects. In Colorado, where wine is an estimated US$3.9 billion dollar industry, phylloxera poses a significant threat.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025 Many ask where the hurricanes are this season as the Atlantic remains quiet Not a single named storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean in nearly three weeks, even though it’s the peak of hurricane season
The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025 How a corpse plant makes its terrible smell − it has a strategy, and its female flowers do most of the work Sometimes, doing research stinks. Quite literally.