Could a global economy dependent on renewable energy see less war? Experts explain
Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, said decarbonization is not a big priority for most governments.
March 17, 2026
The Confluence: Quantum's future may not be evenly distributed, but it's here & now in Colorado
Iris Bahar, professor and department head of computer science, discusses the growing quantum ecosystem that's taking shape in Colorado.
March 13, 2026
Managing the War Economy
A new "Months Need to Replenish Expended Weapons" table created by the Payne Institute for Public Policy is featured.
March 13, 2026
Oil prices begin to rise again amid Iran conflict
Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, says that the U.S. has limited options when it comes to moving oil around the Strait of Hormuz.
March 11, 2026
Critical Minerals Are a Tricky Business. What Could Help.
The Payne Institute for Public Policy's Brad Handler, Andrew Bauman and Morgan Bazillian co-wrote this opinion piece with Economics and Business Professor Ian Lange about the potential impacts of the U.S. government stockpiling critical minerals.
March 9, 2026
Why 87 octane gas may be better to buy than 91 octane
John Jechura, a professor of practice in chemical and biological engineering at Colorado School of Mines, has logged his gas purchases and mileage since 1989.
March 9, 2026
When the Cloud Becomes a Target: The Future of War Is Your Internet
Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, co-wrote this opinion piece on the importance of treating data centers as critical infrastructure, prioritizing geographic dispersion and moving beyond a cybersecurity-only approach.
March 9, 2026
War in the Middle East pushes diesel prices up — other costs will likely follow
Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, discusses how petroleum prices are being impacted by the war in Iran.
March 6, 2026
Will Denver’s snowless winter affect Waymo’s rollout?
Frankie Zhu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, discusses how autonomous vehicles can be challenged by snowy or wet conditions.
March 5, 2026
The First 36 Hours of War Consumed Over 3,000 U.S.-Israeli Munitions
Morgan D. Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, co-wrote this analysis on the challenges the U.S. could face in replenishing its munition stockpiles.
March 5, 2026
Meteorological winter leaves Utah the way it came in — hot and bothered
Adrienne Marshall, assistant professor of geology and geological engineering, says we should expect more dry winters like this one.
March 3, 2026
Mines students invited to solve forestry’s toughest issues
Shunya Kawazoe, sophomore in mechanical engineering, said he was excited about the Biomass Challenge but also anxious about how he'd squeeze it in with the 18 hours of coursework he has this semester.