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Local High School Athletes Shine in 2025

December 31, 2025

2025 was a year of triumphs and setbacks, but high school athletes from Boulder, Broomfield, and Longmont areas stood out. Let's dive into some of the most unforgettable moments from the past year. In February, the swim and dive championships saw Holy Family's Lorelai Frauenfelder making history. S

environment

Colorado's Gas Pipeline Rules: Are They Strong Enough?

December 27, 2025

Colorado's recent push to tighten its rules on natural gas pipelines has sparked debate. The state's Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has backed most of the recommendations from an administrative law judge. These rules aim to strengthen the regulation of the vast network of gas pipelines crisscross

environment

Aviation's Green Fuel Challenge: LanzaJet's Bumpy Ride

December 26, 2025

LanzaJet, a company based in Illinois, is on a mission to make air travel cleaner. They're building a special plant in Georgia called Freedom Pines Fuels. This plant is designed to make jet fuel that's better for the environment. It's not made from oil like regular jet fuel. Instead, it's made from

education

AI in Schools: A Double-Edged Sword for Learning

December 26, 2025

AI is shaking up schools, and not everyone is happy about it. Some places, like New York City, have banned AI tools like ChatGPT, worried about cheating and bad info. But across the river, Franklin School in Jersey City is all in. They use AI to help teachers and make learning more fun. The school's

environment

Turning Natural Gas into Green Gold

December 24, 2025

Scientists have cooked up a clever way to turn natural gas into two super useful things: clean hydrogen fuel and strong, lightweight carbon nanotubes. This isn't just any old method. It's a smart reactor that recycles gas until it's almost all used up. No more wasting resources! The big deal here i

science

Deep-Sea Arctic Life: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Freya Hydrate Mounds

December 24, 2025

In the icy, high-pressure depths of the Arctic Ocean, something extraordinary was discovered. Scientists stumbled upon a unique geological feature called the Freya Hydrate Mounds, located near Greenland's Molloy Ridge. These mounds are not just any ordinary sea floor structures; they are the deepest

technology

California Takes the Lead in AI Regulation

December 24, 2025

In 2025, California made big moves in the world of AI. It became the main regulator of AI by passing over 30 laws related to AI. This is because many big AI companies are based there or do business there. These laws cover a lot of ground. They criminalize deepfake "undressing" images. They also prot

environment

How Tiny Life Forms in Wetlands Can Tame Toxic Metals

December 23, 2025

Wetlands are like nature's kidneys, cleaning up the environment. But they're under attack from harmful metals and metalloids (HMs) from human activities. These nasty substances can be super toxic and move around easily, depending on their form. Microbes in the soil can change these forms through pro

entertainment

The Oscar Race Heats Up: Who's Leading the Pack?

December 22, 2025

The Oscar season is in full swing, and several films are making waves. Warner Bros. ' "One Battle After Another" is the clear frontrunner, having won top prizes from major critics groups and landing the most nominations across various awards. However, other contenders like "Hamnet, " "Sinners, " and

environment

Arizona's Air Quality Crisis: Why Clean Energy is the Answer

December 20, 2025

Arizona's air quality is in trouble. Harmful pollutants are making it hard for people to breathe. Heatwaves, wildfires, and smog are making life difficult. But there's a solution: clean energy. Most Arizonans want the state to switch to solar and wind power. They believe these are better than fossi