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A nuclear microreactor is planned for Aurora. How safe is the plan?
Thomas Albrecht, University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, spoke with KUNC's Erin O’Toole about how microreactors operate, and why nearby Aurora residents shouldn’t be worried.
The race to establish the first Moon base is on. And the stakes couldn't be higher
George Sowers, professor of practice in space resources, explains the challenges of the lunar environment, including the difference between a lunar day and an Earth day and how that impacts lighting conditions.
Study: Current snow drought likely due to human-caused climate change
Adrienne Marshall, assistant professor of earth, space and planets, said she first defines a weather event and estimates how rare it was, and then looks to climate models that can simulate the event.
California’s water shortages partly due to climate pollution from big oil and gas, study finds
Adrienne Marshall, assistant professor of geology and geological engineering, says research into the drivers of water shortages is important and becoming increasingly precise.
Execs say work needed to keep tech startups in Colorado
Stan Hickory, director of the McNeil Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, discusses the impact of COVID on the startup ecosystem.
Mines students carry rocks up Golden mountain in 118-year-old school tradition
More than 1,000 new students climbed Mount Zion, carrying hometown rocks as part of a century-old tradition.