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Guam 3D printing factory to reach full operating capacity by February
This article discusses the Colorado School of Mines' additive manufacturing-focused partnership with the University of Guam.
August 2, 2026
Months after Pemex gas well accident in Mexico, health and pollution concerns grow
Mikhail Zhizhin, a researcher at the Earth Observation Group at Mines, estimated that 300 million cubic meters of gas were flared at the well between March and July 2026, about equal to half the natural gas consumed by Mexican households in 2023.
July 31, 2026
Douglas County commissioners exploring possibility of small nuclear reactors
Jenifer Shafer, the Ben L. Fryrear Presidential Chair and professor in the Chemistry Department and Nuclear Science & Engineering Program, predicts that Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) will become an important part of the nation's energy infrastructure ....
July 31, 2026