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More Venezuelan oil is coming to the U.S. Here's what that means for gas prices.
Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, discusses the economic implications of Venezuelan oil finding its way to the U.S.
January 16, 2026
PFAS levels are declining in Great Lakes fish, new research shows
Sarah Balgooyen, research and industrial liaison for PFAS@Mines, explains the findings of a study she co-authored showing PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish have declined significantly since the late 2000s.
January 14, 2026
Venezuela’s coltan and the quiet fragility of tantalum and niobium
Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, and Greg Clough, deputy director at Payne, co-author this article about the importance of Venezuela's coltan reserves.
January 13, 2026