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Denver airport to explore nuclear energy as option to power growth
Mark Jensen, professor of chemistry, discusses Denver's decision to study the feasibility of utilizing a small modular nuclear reactor for Denver International Airport. Jensen says that it's likely 5 to 10 years before the U.S. will have its first operating nuclear reactor of this type.
August 7, 2025
App helps outdoor enthusiasts gain access to public lands surrounded by private properties
Sam Seeton, a Mines alum and CEO of Infinite Outdoors, is interviewed about his app that allows outdoor enthusiasts to connect with private property owners so they can access public lands that border private property.
August 4, 2025
Trump reshaped a climate program to extract more oil. This company stands to profit.
Anna Littlefield, program manager for low carbon energy technologies with the Payne Institute for Public Policy, says that valuing enhanced oil recovery equally with carbon storage could divert more investment into those companies doing enhanced oil recovery and less from the companies doing pure storage.
August 4, 2025