What’s the story behind the water that comes out of our taps? Ever worry about how safe or expensive it is, or whether it’ll run out?
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Toxic Plumes Underfoot
Did you know an underground plume contains contaminants from an old chemical spill? Get to know the Lowry plume and how it affects homes.
2014: The year of lightbulb extinction?
Did you hear? Incandescent light bulbs are banned. Are Second Amendment rights next? There’s a lot of misinformation about incandescent bulbs. This article sheds some light.
Colorado’s GMOs: Burgers, Gas and Cheerios
The genie is out of the bottle—GMOS are all around us, in our food, on our land and in our cars.
Insights From a Not-so-mad Scientist
Science is all around us. It impacts us every day. So does scientific thinking—a process where we separate fact from fiction, where we filter data from common knowledge, and where we address issues in an evaluative framework that is free from preconceptions. This approach empowers us to make informed decisions based on “the facts.” But doing so isn’t […]
Exercise, Sports & Kids’ Injury Risk
Ever notice how some of those “healed” injuries in youth catch up with us later on? For instance, no matter how quietly I tiptoe up the stairs late at night, my wife always hears me coming. That’s because my ankles crack with each step, like the Tin Man of Oz—a sequel to basketball sprains of […]
Forest, Wine and Cannabis
Colorado’s wildfires are getting worse. There are more of ’em every year. And more Coloradans, too. When we read statements like these, it’s easy to assume that wildfires are caused by having more people around. But that isn’t always the case because correlation does not equal causation. The severity of our wildfires is increasing at the same time […]
Buses and Neighborhoods
I shouldn’t be surprised that folks have strong opinions about anything affecting their neighborhood—but I was taken aback by controversy over a new bus line recently installed near our house. While some neighbors jumped for joy at the prospect of an easier commute, others circulated protest petitions. The impacts on traffic, parking, litter and privacy […]
Smoke and Brown Clouds
I used to live in smoggy Los Angeles where on summer days breathing air required a spork. Colorado’s air has been a refreshing respite—until a couple of weeks ago. As I drove home from the mountains, I could barely see downtown Denver. One double-take and a change of radio stations later, it was confirmed—a new […]
The Skinny on Sunscreen
As a kid, I remember my first pool party. I also remember lying in a lukewarm bathtub the next day, with 2-inch blisters on my shoulders. If only I’d taken better care of my skin. Skin is our protector—it maintains our temperature and moisture, generates vitamins, and is a sun-warning system. Many of us don’t think much […]
