Maduro’s capture won’t disrupt global oil markets

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, is a co-author on this examination of how regime change in Venezuela will, or won't, impact international oil markets.
January 6, 2026

The superalloy dilemma: can America break its mineral dependency?

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, co-authors this article that analyzes a new “super alloy” made of niobium, tantalum, titanium, and hafnium.
January 5, 2026

To explore space, scientists want to turn the moon into a gas station

George Sowers, professor of practice in mechanical engineering, explains how water on the moon could be turned into fuel to power space travel and research on the moon.
January 2, 2026

Colorado School of Mines professor creates gel to better heal wounds, burns

Melissa Krebs, associate professor of chemical and biological engineering, is interviewed about the wound-healing gel she created.
December 30, 2025

What happens if the U.S. can’t get enough magnesium? You don’t want to find out.

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, co-authors this article looking at the role magnesium plays within the U.S. defense industry.
December 23, 2025

Why aren’t more power lines buried in Colorado?

Quihua Huang, associate professor of electrical engineering, says that burying power lines is a very expensive proposition as compared to using overhead lines.
December 19, 2025

Colorado School of Mines gets creative with its December graduation

Jason Slowinski, associate vice president of infrastructure and operations, explains how he led the effort to keep Mines' graduation ceremony on-track despite having to do it using power from an emergency generator.
December 19, 2025

Strong winds prompt Xcel to shutoff power in some areas

Qiuhua Huang, associate professor of electrical engineering, explains why high winds caused Xcel Energy to make the decision to shutdown electrical grids in the west Denver metro area.
December 17, 2025

Bullion Run

Tom Brady, professor of practice in economics and business, explains the forces driving up the price of gold.
December 17, 2025

AI’s dirty secret: why diesel still powers the digital age

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, co-authors this piece examining the use of diesel generators to power data centers.
December 17, 2025

Colorado School of Mines to offer first-ever on-island mechanical engineering degree

The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America has formalized partnerships with Mines and the University of Guam to establish a Mines satellite campus on Guam focused on additive manufacturing.
December 17, 2025

Mining waste in the US contains billions of dollars of precious metals

Elizabeth Holley, associate professor of mining engineering, is referenced regarding her August 21, 2025 Science Magazine article that documented the presence of critical minerals in the nation's mine waste.
December 13, 2025