Has the notorious ‘Blonde Tigress’ finally been found in Denver?

Silvia Pettem is an expert on cemeteries across Colorado, but her latest obsession has brought her to the back of Denver’s Fairmount Cemetery, where a small grave is covered in grass and fallen leaves. Tucked away on Plot 67, Pettem is certain she...

Co-op student applies tech skills to the startup finance world

Ben McManus, a fifth-year computer science student from Denver, is gaining firsthand experience in automation and IT in his co-op at Indivisible Partners, a national startup finance company co-founded by RIT alumnus and former Merrill Lynch...

Solar panels ​go up at Grand Junction vineyard,​ Colorado’s newest ag and energy project; State said to be a hot spot for agrivoltaics, combining clean power and crop protections

On a crisp, sunny mid-October day, Horst Caspari, Colorado’s state viticulturist, oversaw solar installers as they placed panels above his vineyard in Grand Junction. Caspari expects the agrivoltaic system to enhance and protect his quarter-acre...

Businesses, livelihoods could pivot on how Denver voters feel about flavored tobacco products

It’s a Tuesday morning on East Colfax and there’s a rally outside a shop called Myxed Up Creations, which sells vapes, pipes and flavored tobacco products. About a dozen people are waving signs urging Denver voters to vote no on Referendum 310....

Colorado football expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction

Arizona got last weekend off, its final break before playing five straight games to wrap up the regular season. The same couldn’t be said for Colorado, but maybe it wished it hadn’t played. The Buffaloes (3-5, 1-4 Big 12) were crushed 53-7 at Utah...

Scientists make stunning discovery in one of most pristine places in US: 'Significant'

Some of the smallest wildlife play extremely outsized roles in their ecosystems and globally, and now they're at risk. Recent research has found that insect numbers are declining rapidly, even in remote ecosystems with little human contact. Even...

Architects Who Set the Agenda: Introducing the 14th Architizer A+Awards Jury

Architecture doesn’t exist in a vacuum — it evolves through debate, research and visionary leadership. For the 14th edition of the Architizer A+Awards, we’re proud to welcome a jury of influential architects, curators and cultural leaders who...

Science National Geographic 10 night sky events to see in November, from fiery meteor showers to a super ’beaver moon‘

November kicks off with Mercury making a brilliant evening appearance, then continues with not one, but three meteor showers. The largest full moon of the year rises early in the month, while a later “micro” new moon offers ideal darkness for...

Five reasons to be concerned about the future of Colorado football

The Colorado Buffaloes suffered a significant 53-7 loss to the Utah Utes, dropping their season record to 3-5. Utah's performance exposed major weaknesses in Colorado's offense and defense, providing a blueprint for future opponents. The team...

Is Psychotherapy Speech?

What is psychotherapy? In some sense, it is a conversation. But we have lots of important conversations in our lives. Which ones count as "psychotherapy," and why? Thinking about a recent court case has made this philosophical question somewhat...

Colorado woman says she had to use technology to prove she wasn't a porch pirate

This Is the Tech Chappell Roan Used to Combat Bots and Scalpers

When Chappell Roan began contemplating her return to the stage after the biggest year of her professional career — one that included a series of record-breaking festival performances and culminated in a Grammy for best new artist — she had a clear...

Local law enforcement agencies advance use of Flock tracking technology

A number of law enforcement agencies in Sawyer County have advanced their use of tracking technology in recent months with roadside automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). These devices, sold by a private company called Flock Safety, collect data...

Colorado faces a new era of wildfires in a warming climate

On Aug. 2, a lightning strike sparked what Gov. James Polis called a “disaster.” From early August to mid-September, two wildfires devastated communities in Rio Blanco, Colorado. The Lee and Elk Fires, which are now contained, left many Colorado...

Scientific or psychic: What causes déjà vu?

Have you ever walked into a room that you’ve never entered before or engaged in a conversation about something you haven’t previously discussed, yet you’re struck with an intense sensation that it has already happened? You have no recollection of...

Harnessing P-Bodies To Direct Stem Cell Fate

A new study published in Nature Biotechnology shows that stem cell differentiation is linked to cellular structures called P-bodies, providing a potential means of controlling cell identity. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the...

Colorado Volleyball’s Halloween Showdown: Matches vs. Baylor & UNC

No. 23 Colorado Volleyball (18-3, 9-1 Big 12) faces two tough matchups this week, traveling to Northern Colorado on October 28 before hosting No. 18 Baylor on October 31. The Buffs seek redemption after losses to both teams last season. With a...

Researchers in California Are Mapping Rural Heat to Protect Farmworkers

In the summers, the sky is jet black when Raul Cruz arrives at this Imperial Valley sugarcane field to start his day. He chops, cleans and bundles the crop, taking heed as the sun rises. It’s hard work, but so is starting at 4 a.m., even though he...

Lessons from abroad: Learning from global recycling success stories

From The Customer-centric Entrepreneur Project As Ghana stands at the threshold of transforming its plastic waste crisis into an economic opportunity, the experiences of countries that have successfully tackled similar challenges offer invaluable...

Colorado Shakespeare Festival announces 2026 season

Press release from CU Boulder: Festival returns to newly renovated Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre Oct. 27, 2025—The University of Colorado Boulder’s Colorado Shakespeare Festival (CSF) returns to the newly renovated Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre in...